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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.51, 511.35 and 223.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.51, 511.35 and 223.12 is: 307.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.51 : 511.35 = 223.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.51/511.35 = 223.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.51x = 511.35 × 223.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.51x = 114,092.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,092.21/370.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.93

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