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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.15, 783.68 and 230.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.15, 783.68 and 230.09 is: 345.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.15 : 783.68 = 230.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.15/783.68 = 230.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.15x = 783.68 × 230.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.15x = 180,316.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,316.93/522.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.34

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