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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.59, 511.41 and 223.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.59, 511.41 and 223.26 is: 308.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.59 : 511.41 = 223.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.59/511.41 = 223.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.59x = 511.41 × 223.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.59x = 114,177.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,177.40/370.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.10

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