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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.81, 767.99 and 223.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.81, 767.99 and 223.27 is: 335.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.81 : 767.99 = 223.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.81/767.99 = 223.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.81x = 767.99 × 223.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.81x = 171,467.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,467.77/511.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.02

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