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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.56, 511.14 and 223.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.56, 511.14 and 223.10 is: 307.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.56 : 511.14 = 223.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.56/511.14 = 223.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.56x = 511.14 × 223.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.56x = 114,035.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,035.33/370.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.74

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