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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.34, 768.19 and 220.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.34, 768.19 and 220.03 is: 329.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.34 : 768.19 = 220.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.34/768.19 = 220.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.34x = 768.19 × 220.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.34x = 169,020.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,020.45/512.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.90

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