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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.36, 511.13 and 223.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.36, 511.13 and 223.08 is: 307.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.36 : 511.13 = 223.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.36/511.13 = 223.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.36x = 511.13 × 223.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.36x = 114,022.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,022.88/370.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.87

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