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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.07, 514.73 and 223.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.07, 514.73 and 223.63 is: 308.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.07 : 514.73 = 223.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.07/514.73 = 223.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.07x = 514.73 × 223.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.07x = 115,108.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,108.34/373.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.54

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