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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.30, 765.45 and 221.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.30, 765.45 and 221.67 is: 332.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.30 : 765.45 = 221.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.30/765.45 = 221.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.30x = 765.45 × 221.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.30x = 169,677.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,677.30/510.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.51

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