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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.13, 511.92 and 223.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.13, 511.92 and 223.61 is: 308.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.13 : 511.92 = 223.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.13/511.92 = 223.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.13x = 511.92 × 223.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.13x = 114,470.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,470.43/371.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.44

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