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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 514, 770.94 and 221.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 514, 770.94 and 221.50 is: 332.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    514 : 770.94 = 221.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    514/770.94 = 221.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    514x = 770.94 × 221.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    514x = 170,763.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,763.21/514
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.22

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