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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510, 765.27 and 221.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510, 765.27 and 221.46 is: 332.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510 : 765.27 = 221.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510/765.27 = 221.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510x = 765.27 × 221.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510x = 169,476.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,476.69/510
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.31

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