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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 514.86, 771.65 and 222.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 514.86, 771.65 and 222.02 is: 332.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    514.86 : 771.65 = 222.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    514.86/771.65 = 222.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    514.86x = 771.65 × 222.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    514.86x = 171,321.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,321.73/514.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.75

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