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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 378.28, 521.98 and 223

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 378.28, 521.98 and 223 is: 307.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    378.28 : 521.98 = 223 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    378.28/521.98 = 223/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    378.28x = 521.98 × 223
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    378.28x = 116,401.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,401.54/378.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.71

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