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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.98, 510.44 and 222.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.98, 510.44 and 222.56 is: 307.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.98 : 510.44 = 222.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.98/510.44 = 222.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.98x = 510.44 × 222.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.98x = 113,599.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,599.86/369.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.05

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