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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.94, 767.89 and 223.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.94, 767.89 and 223.38 is: 335.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.94 : 767.89 = 223.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.94/767.89 = 223.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.94x = 767.89 × 223.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.94x = 171,530.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,530.71/511.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.06

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