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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.22, 764.98 and 236.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.22, 764.98 and 236.16 is: 354.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.22 : 764.98 = 236.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.22/764.98 = 236.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.22x = 764.98 × 236.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.22x = 180,657.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,657.68/510.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.08

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