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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.24, 766.79 and 222.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.24, 766.79 and 222.64 is: 333.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.24 : 766.79 = 222.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.24/766.79 = 222.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.24x = 766.79 × 222.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.24x = 170,718.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,718.13/511.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.93

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