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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.34, 512.40 and 223.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.34, 512.40 and 223.98 is: 309.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.34 : 512.40 = 223.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.34/512.40 = 223.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.34x = 512.40 × 223.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.34x = 114,767.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,767.35/371.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.06

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