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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.10, 778.75 and 226.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.10, 778.75 and 226.78 is: 340.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.10 : 778.75 = 226.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.10/778.75 = 226.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.10x = 778.75 × 226.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.10x = 176,604.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,604.93/519.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.21

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