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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.16, 767.60 and 223.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.16, 767.60 and 223.84 is: 335.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.16 : 767.60 = 223.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.16/767.60 = 223.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.16x = 767.60 × 223.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.16x = 171,819.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,819.58/512.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.48

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