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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.72, 510.23 and 222.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.72, 510.23 and 222.44 is: 306.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.72 : 510.23 = 222.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.72/510.23 = 222.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.72x = 510.23 × 222.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.72x = 113,493.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,493.57/369.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.97

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