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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.64, 510.08 and 222.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.64, 510.08 and 222.18 is: 306.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.64 : 510.08 = 222.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.64/510.08 = 222.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.64x = 510.08 × 222.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.64x = 113,329.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,329.57/369.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.59

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