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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.84, 769.68 and 224.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.84, 769.68 and 224.48 is: 336.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.84 : 769.68 = 224.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.84/769.68 = 224.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.84x = 769.68 × 224.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.84x = 172,777.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,777.77/512.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.90

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