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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.60, 511.22 and 223.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.60, 511.22 and 223.15 is: 307.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.60 : 511.22 = 223.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.60/511.22 = 223.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.60x = 511.22 × 223.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.60x = 114,078.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,078.74/370.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.82

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