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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.71, 510.25 and 222.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.71, 510.25 and 222.38 is: 306.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.71 : 510.25 = 222.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.71/510.25 = 222.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.71x = 510.25 × 222.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.71x = 113,468.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,468.68/369.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.91

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