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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.84, 510.42 and 222.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.84, 510.42 and 222.52 is: 307.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.84 : 510.42 = 222.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.84/510.42 = 222.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.84x = 510.42 × 222.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.84x = 113,578.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,578.66/369.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.10

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