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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 514.11, 770.94 and 221.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 514.11, 770.94 and 221.61 is: 332.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    514.11 : 770.94 = 221.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    514.11/770.94 = 221.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    514.11x = 770.94 × 221.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    514.11x = 170,848.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,848.01/514.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.32

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