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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 516, 773.94 and 223.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 516, 773.94 and 223.50 is: 335.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    516 : 773.94 = 223.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    516/773.94 = 223.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    516x = 773.94 × 223.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    516x = 172,975.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,975.59/516
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.22

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