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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.58, 511.30 and 223.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.58, 511.30 and 223.26 is: 308.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.58 : 511.30 = 223.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.58/511.30 = 223.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.58x = 511.30 × 223.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.58x = 114,152.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,152.84/370.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.04

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