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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 516.84, 774.99 and 224.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 516.84, 774.99 and 224.25 is: 336.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    516.84 : 774.99 = 224.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    516.84/774.99 = 224.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    516.84x = 774.99 × 224.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    516.84x = 173,791.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,791.51/516.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.26

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