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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.83, 510.57 and 222.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.83, 510.57 and 222.50 is: 307.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.83 : 510.57 = 222.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.83/510.57 = 222.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.83x = 510.57 × 222.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.83x = 113,601.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,601.83/369.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.17

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