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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.73, 512.97 and 224.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.73, 512.97 and 224.33 is: 309.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.73 : 512.97 = 224.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.73/512.97 = 224.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.73x = 512.97 × 224.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.73x = 115,074.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,074.56/371.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.56

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