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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.04, 765.15 and 221.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.04, 765.15 and 221.50 is: 332.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.04 : 765.15 = 221.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.04/765.15 = 221.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.04x = 765.15 × 221.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.04x = 169,480.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,480.73/510.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.29

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