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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.95, 767.94 and 223.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.95, 767.94 and 223.38 is: 335.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.95 : 767.94 = 223.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.95/767.94 = 223.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.95x = 767.94 × 223.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.95x = 171,542.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,542.44/511.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.08

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