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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.14, 767.80 and 223.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.14, 767.80 and 223.42 is: 334.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.14 : 767.80 = 223.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.14/767.80 = 223.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.14x = 767.80 × 223.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.14x = 171,541.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,541.88/512.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.95

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