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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.41, 509.76 and 222.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.41, 509.76 and 222.01 is: 306.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.41 : 509.76 = 222.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.41/509.76 = 222.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.41x = 509.76 × 222.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.41x = 113,171.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,171.82/369.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.36

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