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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.11, 512.03 and 223.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.11, 512.03 and 223.71 is: 308.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.11 : 512.03 = 223.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.11/512.03 = 223.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.11x = 512.03 × 223.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.11x = 114,546.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,546.23/371.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.66

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