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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.30, 778.68 and 230.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.30, 778.68 and 230.40 is: 345.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.30 : 778.68 = 230.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.30/778.68 = 230.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.30x = 778.68 × 230.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.30x = 179,407.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,407.87/519.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.48

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