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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.41, 767.07 and 222.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.41, 767.07 and 222.84 is: 334.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.41 : 767.07 = 222.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.41/767.07 = 222.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.41x = 767.07 × 222.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.41x = 170,933.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,933.88/511.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.24

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