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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.20, 513.60 and 224.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.20, 513.60 and 224.78 is: 310.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.20 : 513.60 = 224.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.20/513.60 = 224.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.20x = 513.60 × 224.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.20x = 115,447.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,447.01/372.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.17

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