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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.62, 510.06 and 222.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.62, 510.06 and 222.16 is: 306.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.62 : 510.06 = 222.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.62/510.06 = 222.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.62x = 510.06 × 222.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.62x = 113,314.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,314.93/369.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.57

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