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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.67, 514.46 and 223.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.67, 514.46 and 223.36 is: 308.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.67 : 514.46 = 223.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.67/514.46 = 223.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.67x = 514.46 × 223.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.67x = 114,910.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,910.70/372.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.35

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