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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.35, 769.68 and 221.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.35, 769.68 and 221.03 is: 331.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.35 : 769.68 = 221.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.35/769.68 = 221.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.35x = 769.68 × 221.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.35x = 170,118.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,118.52/513.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.39

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