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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.96, 510.60 and 222.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.96, 510.60 and 222.68 is: 307.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.96 : 510.60 = 222.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.96/510.60 = 222.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.96x = 510.60 × 222.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.96x = 113,700.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,700.41/369.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.33

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