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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.16, 778.20 and 230.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.16, 778.20 and 230.80 is: 345.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.16 : 778.20 = 230.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.16/778.20 = 230.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.16x = 778.20 × 230.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.16x = 179,608.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,608.56/519.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.96

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