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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.42, 773.17 and 222.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.42, 773.17 and 222.93 is: 334.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.42 : 773.17 = 222.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.42/773.17 = 222.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.42x = 773.17 × 222.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.42x = 172,362.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,362.79/515.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.41

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