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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.08, 766.65 and 222.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.08, 766.65 and 222.42 is: 333.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.08 : 766.65 = 222.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.08/766.65 = 222.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.08x = 766.65 × 222.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.08x = 170,518.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,518.29/511.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.64

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