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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.64, 773.60 and 227.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.64, 773.60 and 227.01 is: 340.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.64 : 773.60 = 227.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.64/773.60 = 227.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.64x = 773.60 × 227.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.64x = 175,613.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,613.80/515.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.57

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