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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 514.08, 770.85 and 225.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 514.08, 770.85 and 225.18 is: 337.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    514.08 : 770.85 = 225.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    514.08/770.85 = 225.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    514.08x = 770.85 × 225.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    514.08x = 173,580.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,580.00/514.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.65

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