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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.79, 767.67 and 223.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.79, 767.67 and 223.22 is: 334.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.79 : 767.67 = 223.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.79/767.67 = 223.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.79x = 767.67 × 223.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.79x = 171,359.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,359.30/511.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.82

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