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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.95, 511.80 and 223.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.95, 511.80 and 223.57 is: 308.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.95 : 511.80 = 223.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.95/511.80 = 223.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.95x = 511.80 × 223.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.95x = 114,422.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,422.93/370.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.46

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