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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.57, 773.41 and 222.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.57, 773.41 and 222.83 is: 334.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.57 : 773.41 = 222.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.57/773.41 = 222.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.57x = 773.41 × 222.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.57x = 172,338.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,338.95/515.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.27

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