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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.58, 512.72 and 224.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.58, 512.72 and 224.18 is: 309.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.58 : 512.72 = 224.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.58/512.72 = 224.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.58x = 512.72 × 224.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.58x = 114,941.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,941.57/371.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.33

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