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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.84, 510.33 and 222.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.84, 510.33 and 222.51 is: 307.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.84 : 510.33 = 222.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.84/510.33 = 222.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.84x = 510.33 × 222.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.84x = 113,553.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,553.53/369.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.03

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