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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.18, 768.30 and 223.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.18, 768.30 and 223.64 is: 335.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.18 : 768.30 = 223.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.18/768.30 = 223.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.18x = 768.30 × 223.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.18x = 171,822.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,822.61/512.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.47

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