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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.46, 511.29 and 223.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.46, 511.29 and 223.18 is: 308.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.46 : 511.29 = 223.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.46/511.29 = 223.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.46x = 511.29 × 223.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.46x = 114,108.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,108.42/370.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.02

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