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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.32, 767.07 and 222.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.32, 767.07 and 222.78 is: 334.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.32 : 767.07 = 222.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.32/767.07 = 222.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.32x = 767.07 × 222.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.32x = 170,887.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,887.85/511.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.21

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