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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.24, 514.94 and 223.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.24, 514.94 and 223.86 is: 308.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.24 : 514.94 = 223.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.24/514.94 = 223.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.24x = 514.94 × 223.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.24x = 115,276.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,276.54/373.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.85

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