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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 514.42, 771.67 and 221.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 514.42, 771.67 and 221.93 is: 332.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    514.42 : 771.67 = 221.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    514.42/771.67 = 221.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    514.42x = 771.67 × 221.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    514.42x = 171,256.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,256.04/514.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.91

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