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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.14, 512.13 and 223.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.14, 512.13 and 223.79 is: 308.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.14 : 512.13 = 223.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.14/512.13 = 223.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.14x = 512.13 × 223.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.14x = 114,608.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,608.29/371.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.80

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