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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.16, 768.32 and 223.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.16, 768.32 and 223.44 is: 335.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.16 : 768.32 = 223.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.16/768.32 = 223.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.16x = 768.32 × 223.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.16x = 171,673.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,673.42/512.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.19

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