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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.61, 772.88 and 223.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.61, 772.88 and 223.27 is: 334.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.61 : 772.88 = 223.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.61/772.88 = 223.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.61x = 772.88 × 223.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.61x = 172,557.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,557.87/515.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.67

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