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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.10, 512.10 and 223.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.10, 512.10 and 223.70 is: 308.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.10 : 512.10 = 223.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.10/512.10 = 223.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.10x = 512.10 × 223.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.10x = 114,556.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,556.77/371.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.70

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