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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.67, 512.77 and 224.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.67, 512.77 and 224.25 is: 309.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.67 : 512.77 = 224.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.67/512.77 = 224.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.67x = 512.77 × 224.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.67x = 114,988.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,988.11/371.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.38

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