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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.89, 511.78 and 223.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.89, 511.78 and 223.50 is: 308.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.89 : 511.78 = 223.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.89/511.78 = 223.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.89x = 511.78 × 223.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.89x = 114,382.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,382.83/370.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.40

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