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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 516.62, 774.26 and 223.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 516.62, 774.26 and 223.78 is: 335.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    516.62 : 774.26 = 223.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    516.62/774.26 = 223.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    516.62x = 774.26 × 223.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    516.62x = 173,263.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,263.90/516.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.38

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