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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.31, 782.91 and 229.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.31, 782.91 and 229.56 is: 344.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.31 : 782.91 = 229.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.31/782.91 = 229.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.31x = 782.91 × 229.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.31x = 179,724.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,724.82/522.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.10

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