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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.19, 783.30 and 156.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.19, 783.30 and 156.98 is: 235.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.19 : 783.30 = 156.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.19/783.30 = 156.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.19x = 783.30 × 156.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.19x = 122,960.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,960.88/522.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.47

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