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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.99, 511.83 and 223.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.99, 511.83 and 223.67 is: 308.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.99 : 511.83 = 223.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.99/511.83 = 223.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.99x = 511.83 × 223.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.99x = 114,481.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,481.02/370.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.58

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