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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.60, 778 and 226.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.60, 778 and 226.28 is: 339.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.60 : 778 = 226.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.60/778 = 226.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.60x = 778 × 226.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.60x = 176,045.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,045.84/518.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.46

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