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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.09, 512.04 and 223.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.09, 512.04 and 223.70 is: 308.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.09 : 512.04 = 223.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.09/512.04 = 223.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.09x = 512.04 × 223.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.09x = 114,540.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,540.79/371.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.66

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