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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.65, 511.44 and 223.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.65, 511.44 and 223.26 is: 308.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.65 : 511.44 = 223.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.65/511.44 = 223.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.65x = 511.44 × 223.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.65x = 114,184.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,184.09/370.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.06

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