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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 514.30, 771.45 and 225.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 514.30, 771.45 and 225.67 is: 338.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    514.30 : 771.45 = 225.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    514.30/771.45 = 225.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    514.30x = 771.45 × 225.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    514.30x = 174,093.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,093.12/514.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.51

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