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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.72, 778.16 and 230.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.72, 778.16 and 230.24 is: 345.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.72 : 778.16 = 230.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.72/778.16 = 230.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.72x = 778.16 × 230.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.72x = 179,163.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,163.56/518.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.40

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