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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.74, 511.68 and 223.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.74, 511.68 and 223.39 is: 308.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.74 : 511.68 = 223.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.74/511.68 = 223.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.74x = 511.68 × 223.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.74x = 114,304.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,304.20/370.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.31

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