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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.94, 510.52 and 222.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.94, 510.52 and 222.58 is: 307.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.94 : 510.52 = 222.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.94/510.52 = 222.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.94x = 510.52 × 222.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.94x = 113,629.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,629.71/369.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.16

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