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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.82, 773.73 and 223.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.82, 773.73 and 223.08 is: 334.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.82 : 773.73 = 223.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.82/773.73 = 223.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.82x = 773.73 × 223.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.82x = 172,602.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,602.34/515.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.62

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