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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.78, 510.35 and 222.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.78, 510.35 and 222.42 is: 306.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.78 : 510.35 = 222.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.78/510.35 = 222.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.78x = 510.35 × 222.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.78x = 113,508.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,508.38/369.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.97

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