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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.72, 766.08 and 222.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.72, 766.08 and 222.08 is: 333.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.72 : 766.08 = 222.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.72/766.08 = 222.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.72x = 766.08 × 222.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.72x = 170,131.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,131.05/510.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.12

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