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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.39, 510.76 and 223.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.39, 510.76 and 223.00 is: 307.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.39 : 510.76 = 223.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.39/510.76 = 223.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.39x = 510.76 × 223.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.39x = 113,896.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,896.93/370.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.51

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