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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.97, 511.68 and 223.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.97, 511.68 and 223.35 is: 308.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.97 : 511.68 = 223.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.97/511.68 = 223.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.97x = 511.68 × 223.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.97x = 114,283.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,283.73/370.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.07

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