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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 514.38, 771.42 and 225.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 514.38, 771.42 and 225.75 is: 338.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    514.38 : 771.42 = 225.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    514.38/771.42 = 225.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    514.38x = 771.42 × 225.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    514.38x = 174,148.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,148.07/514.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.56

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