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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.47, 766.94 and 222.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.47, 766.94 and 222.75 is: 334.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.47 : 766.94 = 222.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.47/766.94 = 222.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.47x = 766.94 × 222.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.47x = 170,834.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,834.77/511.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.01

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