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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.11, 767.90 and 223.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.11, 767.90 and 223.39 is: 334.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.11 : 767.90 = 223.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.11/767.90 = 223.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.11x = 767.90 × 223.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.11x = 171,541.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,541.30/512.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.97

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