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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.47, 778.92 and 226.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.47, 778.92 and 226.85 is: 340.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.47 : 778.92 = 226.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.47/778.92 = 226.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.47x = 778.92 × 226.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.47x = 176,698.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,698.00/519.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.15

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