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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.50, 767.43 and 222.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.50, 767.43 and 222.96 is: 334.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.50 : 767.43 = 222.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.50/767.43 = 222.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.50x = 767.43 × 222.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.50x = 171,106.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,106.19/511.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.52

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