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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.81, 513.11 and 224.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.81, 513.11 and 224.41 is: 309.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.81 : 513.11 = 224.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.81/513.11 = 224.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.81x = 513.11 × 224.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.81x = 115,146.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,146.21/371.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.69

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