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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.16, 768.80 and 223.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.16, 768.80 and 223.84 is: 336.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.16 : 768.80 = 223.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.16/768.80 = 223.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.16x = 768.80 × 223.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.16x = 172,088.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,088.19/512.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.00

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