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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.99, 513.45 and 224.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.99, 513.45 and 224.63 is: 310.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.99 : 513.45 = 224.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.99/513.45 = 224.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.99x = 513.45 × 224.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.99x = 115,336.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,336.27/371.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.05

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