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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.67, 766.32 and 222.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.67, 766.32 and 222.04 is: 333.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.67 : 766.32 = 222.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.67/766.32 = 222.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.67x = 766.32 × 222.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.67x = 170,153.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,153.69/510.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.20

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