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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.43, 510.89 and 223.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.43, 510.89 and 223.03 is: 307.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.43 : 510.89 = 223.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.43/510.89 = 223.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.43x = 510.89 × 223.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.43x = 113,943.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,943.80/370.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.60

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