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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.05, 771.94 and 222.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.05, 771.94 and 222.22 is: 333.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.05 : 771.94 = 222.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.05/771.94 = 222.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.05x = 771.94 × 222.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.05x = 171,540.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,540.50/515.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.05

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