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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.29, 783.31 and 152.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.29, 783.31 and 152.09 is: 228.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.29 : 783.31 = 152.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.29/783.31 = 152.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.29x = 783.31 × 152.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.29x = 119,137.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,137.38/522.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.11

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