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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.22, 768.51 and 219.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.22, 768.51 and 219.63 is: 329.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.22 : 768.51 = 219.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.22/768.51 = 219.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.22x = 768.51 × 219.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.22x = 168,787.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,787.85/512.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.52

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