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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.50, 778.88 and 226.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.50, 778.88 and 226.94 is: 340.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.50 : 778.88 = 226.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.50/778.88 = 226.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.50x = 778.88 × 226.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.50x = 176,755.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,755.70/519.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.24

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