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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.54, 510.12 and 222.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.54, 510.12 and 222.26 is: 306.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.54 : 510.12 = 222.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.54/510.12 = 222.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.54x = 510.12 × 222.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.54x = 113,376.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,376.72/369.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.81

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