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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.79, 513.11 and 224.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.79, 513.11 and 224.46 is: 309.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.79 : 513.11 = 224.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.79/513.11 = 224.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.79x = 513.11 × 224.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.79x = 115,171.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,171.55/371.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.78

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