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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.03, 511.95 and 223.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.03, 511.95 and 223.67 is: 308.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.03 : 511.95 = 223.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.03/511.95 = 223.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.03x = 511.95 × 223.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.03x = 114,509.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,509.14/371.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.62

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