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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.58, 515.44 and 224.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.58, 515.44 and 224.16 is: 309.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.58 : 515.44 = 224.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.58/515.44 = 224.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.58x = 515.44 × 224.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.58x = 115,542.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,542.92/373.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.28

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