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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.47, 512.37 and 223.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.47, 512.37 and 223.85 is: 308.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.47 : 512.37 = 223.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.47/512.37 = 223.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.47x = 512.37 × 223.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.47x = 114,694.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,694.02/371.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.76

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