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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.67, 512.93 and 224.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.67, 512.93 and 224.33 is: 309.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.67 : 512.93 = 224.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.67/512.93 = 224.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.67x = 512.93 × 224.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.67x = 115,063.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,063.18/371.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.58

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