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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.38, 511.11 and 223.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.38, 511.11 and 223.08 is: 307.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.38 : 511.11 = 223.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.38/511.11 = 223.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.38x = 511.11 × 223.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.38x = 114,018.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,018.42/370.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.84

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