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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.55, 511.21 and 223.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.55, 511.21 and 223.23 is: 307.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.55 : 511.21 = 223.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.55/511.21 = 223.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.55x = 511.21 × 223.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.55x = 114,117.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,117.41/370.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.97

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