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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.94, 510.49 and 222.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.94, 510.49 and 222.66 is: 307.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.94 : 510.49 = 222.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.94/510.49 = 222.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.94x = 510.49 × 222.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.94x = 113,665.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,665.70/369.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.25

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