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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.08, 778.82 and 226.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.08, 778.82 and 226.48 is: 339.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.08 : 778.82 = 226.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.08/778.82 = 226.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.08x = 778.82 × 226.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.08x = 176,387.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,387.15/519.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.81

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