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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.87, 511.79 and 223.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.87, 511.79 and 223.41 is: 308.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.87 : 511.79 = 223.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.87/511.79 = 223.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.87x = 511.79 × 223.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.87x = 114,339.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,339.81/370.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.30

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