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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.84, 511.96 and 223.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.84, 511.96 and 223.50 is: 308.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.84 : 511.96 = 223.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.84/511.96 = 223.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.84x = 511.96 × 223.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.84x = 114,423.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,423.06/370.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.55

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