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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.24, 512.30 and 223.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.24, 512.30 and 223.78 is: 308.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.24 : 512.30 = 223.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.24/512.30 = 223.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.24x = 512.30 × 223.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.24x = 114,642.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,642.49/371.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.81

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