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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.80, 765.58 and 221.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.80, 765.58 and 221.64 is: 332.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.80 : 765.58 = 221.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.80/765.58 = 221.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.80x = 765.58 × 221.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.80x = 169,683.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,683.15/510.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.19

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