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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.02, 512.07 and 223.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.02, 512.07 and 223.66 is: 308.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.02 : 512.07 = 223.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.02/512.07 = 223.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.02x = 512.07 × 223.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.02x = 114,529.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,529.58/371.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.69

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