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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 514.02, 770.79 and 221.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 514.02, 770.79 and 221.46 is: 332.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    514.02 : 770.79 = 221.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    514.02/770.79 = 221.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    514.02x = 770.79 × 221.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    514.02x = 170,699.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,699.15/514.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.09

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