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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 514.44, 771.18 and 225.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 514.44, 771.18 and 225.72 is: 338.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    514.44 : 771.18 = 225.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    514.44/771.18 = 225.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    514.44x = 771.18 × 225.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    514.44x = 174,070.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,070.75/514.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.37

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