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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.69, 778.16 and 230.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.69, 778.16 and 230.33 is: 345.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.69 : 778.16 = 230.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.69/778.16 = 230.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.69x = 778.16 × 230.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.69x = 179,233.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,233.59/518.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.55

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