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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.32, 778.20 and 230.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.32, 778.20 and 230.96 is: 346.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.32 : 778.20 = 230.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.32/778.20 = 230.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.32x = 778.20 × 230.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.32x = 179,733.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,733.07/519.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.09

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