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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.94, 511.91 and 223.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.94, 511.91 and 223.73 is: 308.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.94 : 511.91 = 223.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.94/511.91 = 223.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.94x = 511.91 × 223.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.94x = 114,529.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,529.62/370.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.76

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