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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.75, 511.62 and 223.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.75, 511.62 and 223.33 is: 308.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.75 : 511.62 = 223.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.75/511.62 = 223.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.75x = 511.62 × 223.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.75x = 114,260.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,260.09/370.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.19

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