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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.53, 767.03 and 222.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.53, 767.03 and 222.81 is: 334.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.53 : 767.03 = 222.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.53/767.03 = 222.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.53x = 767.03 × 222.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.53x = 170,901.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,901.95/511.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.10

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