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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.64, 767 and 222.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.64, 767 and 222.92 is: 334.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.64 : 767 = 222.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.64/767 = 222.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.64x = 767 × 222.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.64x = 170,979.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,979.64/511.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.18

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