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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 514.32, 771.78 and 221.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 514.32, 771.78 and 221.81 is: 332.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    514.32 : 771.78 = 221.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    514.32/771.78 = 221.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    514.32x = 771.78 × 221.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    514.32x = 171,184.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,184.66/514.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.84

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