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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.61, 512.75 and 224.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.61, 512.75 and 224.24 is: 309.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.61 : 512.75 = 224.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.61/512.75 = 224.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.61x = 512.75 × 224.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.61x = 114,979.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,979.22/371.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.41

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