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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.89, 511.68 and 223.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.89, 511.68 and 223.27 is: 308.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.89 : 511.68 = 223.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.89/511.68 = 223.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.89x = 511.68 × 223.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.89x = 114,242.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,242.79/370.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.02

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