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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.02, 513.46 and 224.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.02, 513.46 and 224.67 is: 310.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.02 : 513.46 = 224.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.02/513.46 = 224.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.02x = 513.46 × 224.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.02x = 115,359.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,359.06/372.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.09

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