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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.72, 512.87 and 224.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.72, 512.87 and 224.30 is: 309.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.72 : 512.87 = 224.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.72/512.87 = 224.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.72x = 512.87 × 224.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.72x = 115,036.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,036.90/371.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.47

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