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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.52, 777.54 and 225.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.52, 777.54 and 225.96 is: 338.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.52 : 777.54 = 225.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.52/777.54 = 225.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.52x = 777.54 × 225.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.52x = 175,692.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,692.94/518.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.84

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