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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.13, 512.19 and 223.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.13, 512.19 and 223.76 is: 308.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.13 : 512.19 = 223.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.13/512.19 = 223.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.13x = 512.19 × 223.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.13x = 114,606.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,606.03/371.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.81

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