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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.93, 513.23 and 224.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.93, 513.23 and 224.62 is: 309.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.93 : 513.23 = 224.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.93/513.23 = 224.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.93x = 513.23 × 224.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.93x = 115,281.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,281.00/371.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.95

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