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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.87, 513.19 and 224.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.87, 513.19 and 224.50 is: 309.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.87 : 513.19 = 224.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.87/513.19 = 224.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.87x = 513.19 × 224.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.87x = 115,208.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,208.59/371.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.81

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