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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.84, 766.26 and 222.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.84, 766.26 and 222.30 is: 333.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.84 : 766.26 = 222.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.84/766.26 = 222.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.84x = 766.26 × 222.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.84x = 170,339.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,339.60/510.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.45

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