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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 514.32, 771.56 and 225.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 514.32, 771.56 and 225.60 is: 338.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    514.32 : 771.56 = 225.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    514.32/771.56 = 225.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    514.32x = 771.56 × 225.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    514.32x = 174,063.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,063.94/514.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.44

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