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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.56, 509.88 and 222.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.56, 509.88 and 222.24 is: 306.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.56 : 509.88 = 222.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.56/509.88 = 222.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.56x = 509.88 × 222.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.56x = 113,315.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,315.73/369.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.62

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