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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.13, 766.56 and 222.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.13, 766.56 and 222.50 is: 333.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.13 : 766.56 = 222.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.13/766.56 = 222.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.13x = 766.56 × 222.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.13x = 170,559.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,559.60/511.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.69

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