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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.04, 512.07 and 223.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.04, 512.07 and 223.71 is: 308.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.04 : 512.07 = 223.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.04/512.07 = 223.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.04x = 512.07 × 223.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.04x = 114,555.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,555.18/371.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.74

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