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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372, 513.20 and 224.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372, 513.20 and 224.56 is: 309.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372 : 513.20 = 224.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372/513.20 = 224.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372x = 513.20 × 224.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372x = 115,244.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,244.19/372
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.80

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