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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.76, 513.02 and 224.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.76, 513.02 and 224.35 is: 309.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.76 : 513.02 = 224.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.76/513.02 = 224.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.76x = 513.02 × 224.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.76x = 115,095.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,095.32/371.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.60

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