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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.23, 512.28 and 223.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.23, 512.28 and 223.90 is: 308.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.23 : 512.28 = 223.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.23/512.28 = 223.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.23x = 512.28 × 223.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.23x = 114,699.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,699.49/371.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.97

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