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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.99, 512.07 and 223.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.99, 512.07 and 223.63 is: 308.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.99 : 512.07 = 223.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.99/512.07 = 223.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.99x = 512.07 × 223.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.99x = 114,514.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,514.16/370.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.67

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