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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.46, 511.08 and 223.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.46, 511.08 and 223.06 is: 307.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.46 : 511.08 = 223.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.46/511.08 = 223.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.46x = 511.08 × 223.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.46x = 114,001.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,001.50/370.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.73

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