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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.31, 767.17 and 222.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.31, 767.17 and 222.95 is: 334.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.31 : 767.17 = 222.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.31/767.17 = 222.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.31x = 767.17 × 222.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.31x = 171,042.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,042.75/511.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.52

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