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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.99, 771.13 and 221.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.99, 771.13 and 221.33 is: 332.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.99 : 771.13 = 221.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.99/771.13 = 221.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.99x = 771.13 × 221.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.99x = 170,674.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,674.20/513.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.06

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