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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.39, 512.49 and 223.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.39, 512.49 and 223.93 is: 309.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.39 : 512.49 = 223.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.39/512.49 = 223.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.39x = 512.49 × 223.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.39x = 114,761.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,761.89/371.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.01

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