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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.35, 511.08 and 223.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.35, 511.08 and 223.11 is: 307.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.35 : 511.08 = 223.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.35/511.08 = 223.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.35x = 511.08 × 223.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.35x = 114,027.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,027.06/370.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.89

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