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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.01, 513.45 and 224.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.01, 513.45 and 224.75 is: 310.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.01 : 513.45 = 224.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.01/513.45 = 224.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.01x = 513.45 × 224.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.01x = 115,397.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,397.89/372.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.20

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