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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.22, 512.22 and 223.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.22, 512.22 and 223.90 is: 308.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.22 : 512.22 = 223.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.22/512.22 = 223.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.22x = 512.22 × 223.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.22x = 114,685.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,685.62/371.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.95

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