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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.21, 768.58 and 238.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.21, 768.58 and 238.22 is: 357.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.21 : 768.58 = 238.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.21/768.58 = 238.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.21x = 768.58 × 238.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.21x = 183,091.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,091.13/512.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.45

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