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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.25, 512.10 and 223.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.25, 512.10 and 223.92 is: 308.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.25 : 512.10 = 223.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.25/512.10 = 223.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.25x = 512.10 × 223.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.25x = 114,669.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,669.43/371.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.87

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