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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.96, 768.02 and 223.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.96, 768.02 and 223.36 is: 335.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.96 : 768.02 = 223.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.96/768.02 = 223.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.96x = 768.02 × 223.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.96x = 171,544.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,544.95/511.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.07

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