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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.24, 773 and 222.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.24, 773 and 222.56 is: 333.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.24 : 773 = 222.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.24/773 = 222.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.24x = 773 × 222.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.24x = 172,038.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,038.88/515.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.90

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