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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.66, 773.51 and 227.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.66, 773.51 and 227.12 is: 340.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.66 : 773.51 = 227.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.66/773.51 = 227.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.66x = 773.51 × 227.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.66x = 175,674.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,674.59/515.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.68

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