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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.85, 510.40 and 222.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.85, 510.40 and 222.46 is: 306.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.85 : 510.40 = 222.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.85/510.40 = 222.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.85x = 510.40 × 222.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.85x = 113,541.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,541.03/369.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.99

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