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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519, 778.08 and 226.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519, 778.08 and 226.50 is: 339.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519 : 778.08 = 226.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519/778.08 = 226.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519x = 778.08 × 226.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519x = 176,235.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,235.12/519
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.57

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