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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.27, 766.49 and 222.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.27, 766.49 and 222.50 is: 333.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.27 : 766.49 = 222.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.27/766.49 = 222.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.27x = 766.49 × 222.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.27x = 170,544.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,544.03/511.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.57

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