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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 516.26, 774.56 and 223.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 516.26, 774.56 and 223.65 is: 335.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    516.26 : 774.56 = 223.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    516.26/774.56 = 223.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    516.26x = 774.56 × 223.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    516.26x = 173,230.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,230.90/516.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.55

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