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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.84, 765.54 and 221.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.84, 765.54 and 221.67 is: 332.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.84 : 765.54 = 221.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.84/765.54 = 221.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.84x = 765.54 × 221.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.84x = 169,697.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,697.25/510.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.19

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