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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.54, 767.40 and 223

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.54, 767.40 and 223 is: 334.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.54 : 767.40 = 223 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.54/767.40 = 223/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.54x = 767.40 × 223
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.54x = 171,130.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,130.20/511.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.54

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