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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.92, 510.50 and 222.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.92, 510.50 and 222.57 is: 307.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.92 : 510.50 = 222.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.92/510.50 = 222.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.92x = 510.50 × 222.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.92x = 113,622.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,622.54/369.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.15

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