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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 514, 771.18 and 225.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 514, 771.18 and 225.46 is: 338.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    514 : 771.18 = 225.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    514/771.18 = 225.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    514x = 771.18 × 225.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    514x = 173,870.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,870.24/514
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.27

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