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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.42, 765.49 and 202.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.42, 765.49 and 202.22 is: 303.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.42 : 765.49 = 202.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.42/765.49 = 202.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.42x = 765.49 × 202.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.42x = 154,797.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,797.39/510.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.27

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