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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.09, 512.18 and 221.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.09, 512.18 and 221.73 is: 306.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.09 : 512.18 = 221.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.09/512.18 = 221.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.09x = 512.18 × 221.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.09x = 113,563.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,563.47/371.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.02

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