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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.71, 772.97 and 223.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.71, 772.97 and 223.07 is: 334.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.71 : 772.97 = 223.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.71/772.97 = 223.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.71x = 772.97 × 223.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.71x = 172,427.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,427.23/515.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.35

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