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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.04, 766.40 and 222.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.04, 766.40 and 222.40 is: 333.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.04 : 766.40 = 222.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.04/766.40 = 222.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.04x = 766.40 × 222.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.04x = 170,447.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,447.36/511.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.53

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