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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.60, 510.08 and 222.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.60, 510.08 and 222.20 is: 306.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.60 : 510.08 = 222.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.60/510.08 = 222.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.60x = 510.08 × 222.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.60x = 113,339.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,339.78/369.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.66

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