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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.56, 511.36 and 223.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.56, 511.36 and 223.28 is: 308.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.56 : 511.36 = 223.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.56/511.36 = 223.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.56x = 511.36 × 223.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.56x = 114,176.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,176.46/370.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.12

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