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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.39, 767.09 and 222.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.39, 767.09 and 222.76 is: 334.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.39 : 767.09 = 222.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.39/767.09 = 222.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.39x = 767.09 × 222.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.39x = 170,876.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,876.97/511.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.14

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