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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.44, 779.22 and 154.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.44, 779.22 and 154.17 is: 231.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.44 : 779.22 = 154.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.44/779.22 = 154.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.44x = 779.22 × 154.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.44x = 120,132.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,132.35/519.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.28

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