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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.20, 778.89 and 226.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.20, 778.89 and 226.70 is: 340.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.20 : 778.89 = 226.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.20/778.89 = 226.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.20x = 778.89 × 226.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.20x = 176,570.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,570.47/519.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.09

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