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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512, 768.16 and 223.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512, 768.16 and 223.48 is: 335.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512 : 768.16 = 223.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512/768.16 = 223.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512x = 768.16 × 223.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512x = 171,668.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,668.40/512
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.29

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