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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.62, 767.46 and 223.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.62, 767.46 and 223.26 is: 334.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.62 : 767.46 = 223.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.62/767.46 = 223.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.62x = 767.46 × 223.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.62x = 171,343.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,343.12/511.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.90

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