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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 516.36, 774.48 and 223.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 516.36, 774.48 and 223.56 is: 335.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    516.36 : 774.48 = 223.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    516.36/774.48 = 223.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    516.36x = 774.48 × 223.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    516.36x = 173,142.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,142.75/516.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.31

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