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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.02, 767.82 and 223.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.02, 767.82 and 223.25 is: 334.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.02 : 767.82 = 223.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.02/767.82 = 223.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.02x = 767.82 × 223.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.02x = 171,415.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,415.82/512.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.79

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