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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.67, 511.49 and 223.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.67, 511.49 and 223.27 is: 308.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.67 : 511.49 = 223.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.67/511.49 = 223.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.67x = 511.49 × 223.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.67x = 114,199.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,199.65/370.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.09

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