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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 516.13, 774.51 and 223.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 516.13, 774.51 and 223.58 is: 335.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    516.13 : 774.51 = 223.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    516.13/774.51 = 223.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    516.13x = 774.51 × 223.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    516.13x = 173,161.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,161.07/516.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.50

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