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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.96, 766.44 and 222.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.96, 766.44 and 222.39 is: 333.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.96 : 766.44 = 222.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.96/766.44 = 222.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.96x = 766.44 × 222.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.96x = 170,448.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,448.59/510.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.59

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