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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.48, 767.22 and 203.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.48, 767.22 and 203.48 is: 305.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.48 : 767.22 = 203.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.48/767.22 = 203.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.48x = 767.22 × 203.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.48x = 156,113.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,113.93/511.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.22

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