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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.75, 511.66 and 223.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.75, 511.66 and 223.39 is: 308.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.75 : 511.66 = 223.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.75/511.66 = 223.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.75x = 511.66 × 223.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.75x = 114,299.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,299.73/370.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.29

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