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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.79, 513.08 and 224.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.79, 513.08 and 224.51 is: 309.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.79 : 513.08 = 224.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.79/513.08 = 224.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.79x = 513.08 × 224.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.79x = 115,187.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,187.90/371.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.82

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