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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.22, 783.13 and 156.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.22, 783.13 and 156.90 is: 235.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.22 : 783.13 = 156.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.22/783.13 = 156.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.22x = 783.13 × 156.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.22x = 122,873.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,873.10/522.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.29

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