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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522, 783.22 and 229.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522, 783.22 and 229.56 is: 344.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522 : 783.22 = 229.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522/783.22 = 229.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522x = 783.22 × 229.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522x = 179,795.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,795.98/522
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.44

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