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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.04, 765.05 and 221.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.04, 765.05 and 221.48 is: 332.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.04 : 765.05 = 221.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.04/765.05 = 221.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.04x = 765.05 × 221.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.04x = 169,438.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,438.34/510.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.21

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