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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.95, 511.95 and 223.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.95, 511.95 and 223.66 is: 308.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.95 : 511.95 = 223.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.95/511.95 = 223.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.95x = 511.95 × 223.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.95x = 114,504.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,504.22/370.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.68

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