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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.66, 773.46 and 227

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.66, 773.46 and 227 is: 340.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.66 : 773.46 = 227 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.66/773.46 = 227/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.66x = 773.46 × 227
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.66x = 175,575.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,575.42/515.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.49

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