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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.64, 783.54 and 230.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.64, 783.54 and 230.14 is: 345.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.64 : 783.54 = 230.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.64/783.54 = 230.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.64x = 783.54 × 230.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.64x = 180,323.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,323.90/522.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.03

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