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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.88, 771.02 and 225.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.88, 771.02 and 225.32 is: 338.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.88 : 771.02 = 225.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.88/771.02 = 225.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.88x = 771.02 × 225.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.88x = 173,726.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,726.23/513.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.07

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