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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.03, 772.98 and 222.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.03, 772.98 and 222.75 is: 334.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.03 : 772.98 = 222.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.03/772.98 = 222.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.03x = 772.98 × 222.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.03x = 172,184.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,184.66/515.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.32

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