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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.80, 765.93 and 222.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.80, 765.93 and 222.26 is: 333.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.80 : 765.93 = 222.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.80/765.93 = 222.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.80x = 765.93 × 222.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.80x = 170,235.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,235.60/510.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.27

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