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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.74, 778.35 and 230.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.74, 778.35 and 230.14 is: 345.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.74 : 778.35 = 230.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.74/778.35 = 230.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.74x = 778.35 × 230.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.74x = 179,129.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,129.47/518.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.32

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