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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.64, 768.69 and 224.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.64, 768.69 and 224.28 is: 336.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.64 : 768.69 = 224.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.64/768.69 = 224.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.64x = 768.69 × 224.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.64x = 172,401.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,401.79/512.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.30

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