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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.68, 778.14 and 230.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.68, 778.14 and 230.12 is: 345.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.68 : 778.14 = 230.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.68/778.14 = 230.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.68x = 778.14 × 230.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.68x = 179,065.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,065.58/518.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.23

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