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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.06, 511.95 and 223.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.06, 511.95 and 223.74 is: 308.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.06 : 511.95 = 223.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.06/511.95 = 223.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.06x = 511.95 × 223.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.06x = 114,543.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,543.69/371.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.69

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