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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.94, 778.68 and 230.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.94, 778.68 and 230.31 is: 345.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.94 : 778.68 = 230.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.94/778.68 = 230.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.94x = 778.68 × 230.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.94x = 179,337.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,337.79/518.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.58

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