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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.35, 770.19 and 220.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.35, 770.19 and 220.71 is: 331.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.35 : 770.19 = 220.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.35/770.19 = 220.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.35x = 770.19 × 220.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.35x = 169,988.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,988.63/513.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.14

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