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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.84, 513.10 and 224.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.84, 513.10 and 224.48 is: 309.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.84 : 513.10 = 224.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.84/513.10 = 224.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.84x = 513.10 × 224.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.84x = 115,180.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,180.69/371.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.76

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