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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.04, 766.28 and 222.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.04, 766.28 and 222.32 is: 333.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.04 : 766.28 = 222.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.04/766.28 = 222.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.04x = 766.28 × 222.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.04x = 170,355.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,355.54/511.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.35

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