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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.43, 767.48 and 222.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.43, 767.48 and 222.89 is: 334.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.43 : 767.48 = 222.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.43/767.48 = 222.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.43x = 767.48 × 222.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.43x = 171,063.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,063.62/511.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.48

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