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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.96, 510.68 and 222.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.96, 510.68 and 222.60 is: 307.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.96 : 510.68 = 222.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.96/510.68 = 222.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.96x = 510.68 × 222.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.96x = 113,677.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,677.37/369.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.27

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