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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.83, 765.84 and 222.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.83, 765.84 and 222.06 is: 332.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.83 : 765.84 = 222.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.83/765.84 = 222.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.83x = 765.84 × 222.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.83x = 170,063.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,063.23/510.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.92

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