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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.44, 511.03 and 223.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.44, 511.03 and 223.05 is: 307.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.44 : 511.03 = 223.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.44/511.03 = 223.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.44x = 511.03 × 223.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.44x = 113,982.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,982.69/370.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.70

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