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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 516.67, 775.31 and 228.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 516.67, 775.31 and 228.11 is: 342.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    516.67 : 775.31 = 228.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    516.67/775.31 = 228.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    516.67x = 775.31 × 228.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    516.67x = 176,855.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,855.96/516.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.30

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