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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.81, 514.43 and 223.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.81, 514.43 and 223.40 is: 308.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.81 : 514.43 = 223.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.81/514.43 = 223.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.81x = 514.43 × 223.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.81x = 114,921.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,921.65/372.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.26

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