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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.04, 768.04 and 223.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.04, 768.04 and 223.46 is: 335.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.04 : 768.04 = 223.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.04/768.04 = 223.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.04x = 768.04 × 223.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.04x = 171,626.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,626.22/512.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.18

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