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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 514.53, 771.15 and 226.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 514.53, 771.15 and 226.17 is: 338.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    514.53 : 771.15 = 226.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    514.53/771.15 = 226.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    514.53x = 771.15 × 226.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    514.53x = 174,411.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,411.00/514.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.97

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