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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.87, 768.08 and 223.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.87, 768.08 and 223.33 is: 335.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.87 : 768.08 = 223.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.87/768.08 = 223.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.87x = 768.08 × 223.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.87x = 171,535.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,535.31/511.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.11

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