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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.04, 513.32 and 224.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.04, 513.32 and 224.64 is: 309.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.04 : 513.32 = 224.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.04/513.32 = 224.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.04x = 513.32 × 224.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.04x = 115,312.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,312.20/372.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.95

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