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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.74, 510.23 and 222.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.74, 510.23 and 222.30 is: 306.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.74 : 510.23 = 222.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.74/510.23 = 222.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.74x = 510.23 × 222.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.74x = 113,424.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,424.68/369.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.77

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