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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.90, 765.92 and 222.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.90, 765.92 and 222.12 is: 332.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.90 : 765.92 = 222.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.90/765.92 = 222.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.90x = 765.92 × 222.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.90x = 170,126.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,126.15/510.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.99

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