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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511, 766.66 and 222.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511, 766.66 and 222.48 is: 333.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511 : 766.66 = 222.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511/766.66 = 222.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511x = 766.66 × 222.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511x = 170,566.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,566.52/511
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.79

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