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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.30, 515.12 and 223.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.30, 515.12 and 223.92 is: 308.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.30 : 515.12 = 223.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.30/515.12 = 223.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.30x = 515.12 × 223.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.30x = 115,345.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,345.67/373.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.99

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