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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.51, 768.69 and 223.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.51, 768.69 and 223.88 is: 335.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.51 : 768.69 = 223.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.51/768.69 = 223.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.51x = 768.69 × 223.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.51x = 172,090.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,090.47/512.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.78

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