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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.62, 511.44 and 223.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.62, 511.44 and 223.18 is: 307.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.62 : 511.44 = 223.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.62/511.44 = 223.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.62x = 511.44 × 223.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.62x = 114,143.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,143.18/370.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.98

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