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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.09, 771.99 and 222.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.09, 771.99 and 222.24 is: 333.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.09 : 771.99 = 222.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.09/771.99 = 222.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.09x = 771.99 × 222.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.09x = 171,565.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,565.95/515.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.08

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