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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.84, 767.04 and 222.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.84, 767.04 and 222.67 is: 333.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.84 : 767.04 = 222.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.84/767.04 = 222.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.84x = 767.04 × 222.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.84x = 170,796.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,796.80/511.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.69

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