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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.76, 510.22 and 222.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.76, 510.22 and 222.32 is: 306.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.76 : 510.22 = 222.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.76/510.22 = 222.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.76x = 510.22 × 222.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.76x = 113,432.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,432.11/369.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.77

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