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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.16, 513.13 and 224.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.16, 513.13 and 224.74 is: 309.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.16 : 513.13 = 224.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.16/513.13 = 224.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.16x = 513.13 × 224.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.16x = 115,320.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,320.84/372.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.87

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