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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.22, 783.18 and 156.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.22, 783.18 and 156.92 is: 235.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.22 : 783.18 = 156.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.22/783.18 = 156.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.22x = 783.18 × 156.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.22x = 122,895.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,895.82/522.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.33

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