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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.58, 511.36 and 223.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.58, 511.36 and 223.18 is: 307.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.58 : 511.36 = 223.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.58/511.36 = 223.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.58x = 511.36 × 223.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.58x = 114,125.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,125.32/370.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.96

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