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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.33, 509.72 and 222.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.33, 509.72 and 222.04 is: 306.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.33 : 509.72 = 222.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.33/509.72 = 222.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.33x = 509.72 × 222.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.33x = 113,178.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,178.23/369.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.44

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