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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.76, 510.32 and 222.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.76, 510.32 and 222.48 is: 307.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.76 : 510.32 = 222.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.76/510.32 = 222.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.76x = 510.32 × 222.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.76x = 113,532.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,532.33/369.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.04

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