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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.59, 510.03 and 222.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.59, 510.03 and 222.26 is: 306.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.59 : 510.03 = 222.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.59/510.03 = 222.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.59x = 510.03 × 222.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.59x = 113,356.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,356.72/369.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.71

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