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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 514.04, 771.24 and 225.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 514.04, 771.24 and 225.50 is: 338.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    514.04 : 771.24 = 225.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    514.04/771.24 = 225.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    514.04x = 771.24 × 225.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    514.04x = 173,914.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,914.62/514.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.33

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