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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.08, 768 and 223.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.08, 768 and 223.36 is: 334.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.08 : 768 = 223.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.08/768 = 223.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.08x = 768 × 223.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.08x = 171,540.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,540.48/512.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.99

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