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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.47, 779.28 and 154.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.47, 779.28 and 154.22 is: 231.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.47 : 779.28 = 154.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.47/779.28 = 154.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.47x = 779.28 × 154.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.47x = 120,176.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,176.67/519.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.35

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