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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.11, 769.64 and 224.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.11, 769.64 and 224.54 is: 336.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.11 : 769.64 = 224.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.11/769.64 = 224.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.11x = 769.64 × 224.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.11x = 172,817.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,817.45/513.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.81

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