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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 516.03, 774.48 and 223.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 516.03, 774.48 and 223.75 is: 335.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    516.03 : 774.48 = 223.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    516.03/774.48 = 223.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    516.03x = 774.48 × 223.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    516.03x = 173,289.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,289.90/516.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.81

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