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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.16, 513.36 and 224.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.16, 513.36 and 224.72 is: 309.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.16 : 513.36 = 224.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.16/513.36 = 224.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.16x = 513.36 × 224.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.16x = 115,362.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,362.26/372.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.98

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