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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.33, 511.26 and 223

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.33, 511.26 and 223 is: 307.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.33 : 511.26 = 223 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.33/511.26 = 223/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.33x = 511.26 × 223
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.33x = 114,010.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,010.98/370.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.86

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