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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.37, 513.87 and 224.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.37, 513.87 and 224.98 is: 310.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.37 : 513.87 = 224.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.37/513.87 = 224.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.37x = 513.87 × 224.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.37x = 115,610.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,610.47/372.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.47

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