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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.34, 513.69 and 224.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.34, 513.69 and 224.92 is: 310.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.34 : 513.69 = 224.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.34/513.69 = 224.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.34x = 513.69 × 224.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.34x = 115,539.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,539.80/372.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.31

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