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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.12, 768.45 and 223.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.12, 768.45 and 223.76 is: 335.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.12 : 768.45 = 223.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.12/768.45 = 223.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.12x = 768.45 × 223.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.12x = 171,948.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,948.37/512.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.76

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