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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.38, 511.16 and 223.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.38, 511.16 and 223.01 is: 307.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.38 : 511.16 = 223.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.38/511.16 = 223.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.38x = 511.16 × 223.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.38x = 113,990.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,990.12/370.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.77

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