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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 514, 771 and 225.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 514, 771 and 225.44 is: 338.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    514 : 771 = 225.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    514/771 = 225.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    514x = 771 × 225.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    514x = 173,814.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,814.24/514
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.16

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