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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.23, 767.13 and 218.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.23, 767.13 and 218.69 is: 328.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.23 : 767.13 = 218.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.23/767.13 = 218.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.23x = 767.13 × 218.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.23x = 167,759.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,759.82/511.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.15

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