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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.41, 766.84 and 222.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.41, 766.84 and 222.69 is: 333.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.41 : 766.84 = 222.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.41/766.84 = 222.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.41x = 766.84 × 222.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.41x = 170,766.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,766.49/511.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.91

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