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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.96, 510.57 and 222.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.96, 510.57 and 222.66 is: 307.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.96 : 510.57 = 222.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.96/510.57 = 222.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.96x = 510.57 × 222.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.96x = 113,683.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,683.52/369.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.29

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