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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 514.84, 771.70 and 222.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 514.84, 771.70 and 222.48 is: 333.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    514.84 : 771.70 = 222.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    514.84/771.70 = 222.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    514.84x = 771.70 × 222.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    514.84x = 171,684.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,684.24/514.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.47

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