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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.94, 510.24 and 222.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.94, 510.24 and 222.46 is: 306.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.94 : 510.24 = 222.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.94/510.24 = 222.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.94x = 510.24 × 222.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.94x = 113,507.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,507.99/369.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.83

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