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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.95, 779.96 and 227.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.95, 779.96 and 227.46 is: 341.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.95 : 779.96 = 227.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.95/779.96 = 227.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.95x = 779.96 × 227.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.95x = 177,409.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,409.70/519.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.21

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