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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.04, 512.08 and 223.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.04, 512.08 and 223.68 is: 308.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.04 : 512.08 = 223.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.04/512.08 = 223.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.04x = 512.08 × 223.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.04x = 114,542.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,542.05/371.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.71

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