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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.97, 778.17 and 226.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.97, 778.17 and 226.35 is: 339.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.97 : 778.17 = 226.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.97/778.17 = 226.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.97x = 778.17 × 226.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.97x = 176,138.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,138.78/518.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.40

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