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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.88, 774.14 and 223.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.88, 774.14 and 223.32 is: 335.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.88 : 774.14 = 223.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.88/774.14 = 223.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.88x = 774.14 × 223.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.88x = 172,882.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,882.73/515.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.12

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