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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.73, 511.59 and 223.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.73, 511.59 and 223.33 is: 308.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.73 : 511.59 = 223.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.73/511.59 = 223.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.73x = 511.59 × 223.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.73x = 114,253.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,253.39/370.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.18

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