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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.25, 766.86 and 222.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.25, 766.86 and 222.69 is: 334.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.25 : 766.86 = 222.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.25/766.86 = 222.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.25x = 766.86 × 222.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.25x = 170,772.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,772.05/511.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.03

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