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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.78, 511.56 and 223.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.78, 511.56 and 223.42 is: 308.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.78 : 511.56 = 223.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.78/511.56 = 223.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.78x = 511.56 × 223.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.78x = 114,292.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,292.74/370.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.25

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