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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.12, 778.13 and 226.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.12, 778.13 and 226.37 is: 339.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.12 : 778.13 = 226.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.12/778.13 = 226.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.12x = 778.13 × 226.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.12x = 176,141.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,141.96/519.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.31

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