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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.48, 512.40 and 223.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.48, 512.40 and 223.97 is: 308.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.48 : 512.40 = 223.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.48/512.40 = 223.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.48x = 512.40 × 223.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.48x = 114,761.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,761.59/371.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.93

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