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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.71, 512.88 and 224.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.71, 512.88 and 224.38 is: 309.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.71 : 512.88 = 224.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.71/512.88 = 224.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.71x = 512.88 × 224.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.71x = 115,080.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,080.01/371.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.60

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