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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.68, 769.44 and 224.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.68, 769.44 and 224.08 is: 336.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.68 : 769.44 = 224.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.68/769.44 = 224.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.68x = 769.44 × 224.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.68x = 172,416.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,416.12/512.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.30

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