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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.06, 766.26 and 222.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.06, 766.26 and 222.26 is: 333.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.06 : 766.26 = 222.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.06/766.26 = 222.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.06x = 766.26 × 222.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.06x = 170,308.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,308.95/511.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.25

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