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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.20, 768.30 and 223.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.20, 768.30 and 223.63 is: 335.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.20 : 768.30 = 223.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.20/768.30 = 223.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.20x = 768.30 × 223.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.20x = 171,814.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,814.93/512.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.45

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