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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.44, 511.21 and 223.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.44, 511.21 and 223.10 is: 307.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.44 : 511.21 = 223.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.44/511.21 = 223.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.44x = 511.21 × 223.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.44x = 114,050.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,050.95/370.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.88

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