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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.80, 767.08 and 222.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.80, 767.08 and 222.64 is: 333.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.80 : 767.08 = 222.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.80/767.08 = 222.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.80x = 767.08 × 222.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.80x = 170,782.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,782.69/511.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.69

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