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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.02, 768.09 and 223.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.02, 768.09 and 223.39 is: 335.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.02 : 768.09 = 223.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.02/768.09 = 223.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.02x = 768.09 × 223.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.02x = 171,583.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,583.63/512.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.11

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