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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.15, 767.96 and 223.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.15, 767.96 and 223.25 is: 334.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.15 : 767.96 = 223.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.15/767.96 = 223.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.15x = 767.96 × 223.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.15x = 171,445.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,445.95/512.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.76

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