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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.64, 777.85 and 153.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.64, 777.85 and 153.34 is: 229.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.64 : 777.85 = 153.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.64/777.85 = 153.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.64x = 777.85 × 153.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.64x = 119,275.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,275.52/518.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.98

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