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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.55, 511.38 and 223.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.55, 511.38 and 223.19 is: 308.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.55 : 511.38 = 223.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.55/511.38 = 223.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.55x = 511.38 × 223.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.55x = 114,134.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,134.90/370.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.01

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