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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 514.91, 772.26 and 222.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 514.91, 772.26 and 222.24 is: 333.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    514.91 : 772.26 = 222.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    514.91/772.26 = 222.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    514.91x = 772.26 × 222.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    514.91x = 171,627.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,627.06/514.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.32

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