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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.29, 512.43 and 223.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.29, 512.43 and 223.95 is: 309.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.29 : 512.43 = 223.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.29/512.43 = 223.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.29x = 512.43 × 223.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.29x = 114,758.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,758.70/371.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.08

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