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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.39, 513.84 and 224.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.39, 513.84 and 224.97 is: 310.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.39 : 513.84 = 224.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.39/513.84 = 224.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.39x = 513.84 × 224.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.39x = 115,598.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,598.58/372.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.42

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