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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 516.14, 774.35 and 227.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 516.14, 774.35 and 227.51 is: 341.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    516.14 : 774.35 = 227.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    516.14/774.35 = 227.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    516.14x = 774.35 × 227.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    516.14x = 176,171.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,171.23/516.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.32

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