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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.58, 509.98 and 222.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.58, 509.98 and 222.18 is: 306.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.58 : 509.98 = 222.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.58/509.98 = 222.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.58x = 509.98 × 222.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.58x = 113,307.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,307.36/369.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.58

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