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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.84, 767.36 and 223.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.84, 767.36 and 223.04 is: 334.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.84 : 767.36 = 223.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.84/767.36 = 223.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.84x = 767.36 × 223.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.84x = 171,151.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,151.97/511.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.39

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