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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.62, 511.47 and 223.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.62, 511.47 and 223.32 is: 308.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.62 : 511.47 = 223.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.62/511.47 = 223.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.62x = 511.47 × 223.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.62x = 114,221.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,221.48/370.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.19

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