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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.53, 511.21 and 223.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.53, 511.21 and 223.11 is: 307.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.53 : 511.21 = 223.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.53/511.21 = 223.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.53x = 511.21 × 223.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.53x = 114,056.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,056.06/370.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.82

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