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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.92, 511.64 and 223.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.92, 511.64 and 223.52 is: 308.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.92 : 511.64 = 223.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.92/511.64 = 223.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.92x = 511.64 × 223.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.92x = 114,361.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,361.77/370.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.32

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