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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 514.47, 771.37 and 222.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 514.47, 771.37 and 222.16 is: 333.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    514.47 : 771.37 = 222.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    514.47/771.37 = 222.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    514.47x = 771.37 × 222.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    514.47x = 171,367.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,367.77/514.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.10

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