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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.56, 511.38 and 223.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.56, 511.38 and 223.20 is: 308.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.56 : 511.38 = 223.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.56/511.38 = 223.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.56x = 511.38 × 223.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.56x = 114,140.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,140.02/370.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.02

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