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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.24, 768.16 and 203.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.24, 768.16 and 203.84 is: 305.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.24 : 768.16 = 203.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.24/768.16 = 203.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.24x = 768.16 × 203.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.24x = 156,581.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,581.73/512.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.68

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