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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.58, 768.94 and 224.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.58, 768.94 and 224.02 is: 336.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.58 : 768.94 = 224.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.58/768.94 = 224.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.58x = 768.94 × 224.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.58x = 172,255.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,255.27/512.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.06

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