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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.62, 510.08 and 222.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.62, 510.08 and 222.27 is: 306.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.62 : 510.08 = 222.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.62/510.08 = 222.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.62x = 510.08 × 222.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.62x = 113,373.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,373.29/369.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.73

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