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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.25, 765.54 and 221.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.25, 765.54 and 221.73 is: 332.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.25 : 765.54 = 221.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.25/765.54 = 221.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.25x = 765.54 × 221.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.25x = 169,742.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,742.08/510.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.66

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