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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.93, 511.90 and 223.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.93, 511.90 and 223.56 is: 308.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.93 : 511.90 = 223.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.93/511.90 = 223.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.93x = 511.90 × 223.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.93x = 114,437.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,437.80/370.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.52

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