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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.16, 768.66 and 224.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.16, 768.66 and 224.44 is: 336.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.16 : 768.66 = 224.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.16/768.66 = 224.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.16x = 768.66 × 224.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.16x = 172,518.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,518.05/513.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.19

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