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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.53, 509.98 and 222.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.53, 509.98 and 222.17 is: 306.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.53 : 509.98 = 222.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.53/509.98 = 222.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.53x = 509.98 × 222.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.53x = 113,301.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,301.48/369.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.61

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