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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.38, 768.42 and 223.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.38, 768.42 and 223.75 is: 335.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.38 : 768.42 = 223.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.38/768.42 = 223.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.38x = 768.42 × 223.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.38x = 171,933.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,933.98/512.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.56

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