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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.44, 511 and 223.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.44, 511 and 223.04 is: 307.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.44 : 511 = 223.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.44/511 = 223.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.44x = 511 × 223.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.44x = 113,973.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,973.44/370.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.67

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