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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.46, 767.01 and 222.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.46, 767.01 and 222.74 is: 334.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.46 : 767.01 = 222.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.46/767.01 = 222.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.46x = 767.01 × 222.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.46x = 170,843.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,843.81/511.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.03

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