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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.22, 768.38 and 204.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.22, 768.38 and 204.10 is: 306.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.22 : 768.38 = 204.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.22/768.38 = 204.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.22x = 768.38 × 204.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.22x = 156,826.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,826.36/512.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.17

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