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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.13, 768.26 and 223.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.13, 768.26 and 223.63 is: 335.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.13 : 768.26 = 223.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.13/768.26 = 223.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.13x = 768.26 × 223.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.13x = 171,805.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,805.98/512.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.47

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