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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.37, 767.33 and 222.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.37, 767.33 and 222.83 is: 334.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.37 : 767.33 = 222.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.37/767.33 = 222.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.37x = 767.33 × 222.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.37x = 170,983.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,983.03/511.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.36

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