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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.97, 513.36 and 224.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.97, 513.36 and 224.64 is: 310.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.97 : 513.36 = 224.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.97/513.36 = 224.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.97x = 513.36 × 224.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.97x = 115,321.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,321.19/371.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.03

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