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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.56, 765.28 and 222.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.56, 765.28 and 222.20 is: 333.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.56 : 765.28 = 222.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.56/765.28 = 222.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.56x = 765.28 × 222.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.56x = 170,045.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,045.22/510.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.06

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