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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.50, 783.38 and 229.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.50, 783.38 and 229.94 is: 344.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.50 : 783.38 = 229.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.50/783.38 = 229.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.50x = 783.38 × 229.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.50x = 180,130.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,130.40/522.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.75

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