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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.61, 512.87 and 224.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.61, 512.87 and 224.28 is: 309.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.61 : 512.87 = 224.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.61/512.87 = 224.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.61x = 512.87 × 224.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.61x = 115,025.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,025.36/371.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.53

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