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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.48, 511.30 and 223.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.48, 511.30 and 223.14 is: 307.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.48 : 511.30 = 223.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.48/511.30 = 223.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.48x = 511.30 × 223.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.48x = 114,091.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,091.48/370.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.96

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