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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.60, 512.80 and 224.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.60, 512.80 and 224.16 is: 309.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.60 : 512.80 = 224.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.60/512.80 = 224.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.60x = 512.80 × 224.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.60x = 114,949.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,949.25/371.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.34

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