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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 514.93, 772.44 and 222.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 514.93, 772.44 and 222.50 is: 333.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    514.93 : 772.44 = 222.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    514.93/772.44 = 222.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    514.93x = 772.44 × 222.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    514.93x = 171,864.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,864.65/514.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.76

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