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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.56, 511.31 and 223.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.56, 511.31 and 223.16 is: 307.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.56 : 511.31 = 223.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.56/511.31 = 223.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.56x = 511.31 × 223.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.56x = 114,100.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,100.27/370.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.91

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