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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.12, 512.17 and 223.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.12, 512.17 and 223.81 is: 308.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.12 : 512.17 = 223.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.12/512.17 = 223.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.12x = 512.17 × 223.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.12x = 114,626.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,626.93/371.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.87

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