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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.81, 768.62 and 220.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.81, 768.62 and 220.23 is: 330.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.81 : 768.62 = 220.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.81/768.62 = 220.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.81x = 768.62 × 220.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.81x = 169,273.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,273.18/512.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.09

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