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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.08, 778.14 and 230.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.08, 778.14 and 230.36 is: 345.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.08 : 778.14 = 230.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.08/778.14 = 230.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.08x = 778.14 × 230.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.08x = 179,252.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,252.33/519.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.33

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