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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.22, 512.07 and 223.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.22, 512.07 and 223.62 is: 308.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.22 : 512.07 = 223.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.22/512.07 = 223.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.22x = 512.07 × 223.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.22x = 114,509.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,509.09/371.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.47

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