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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.98, 510.73 and 222.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.98, 510.73 and 222.59 is: 307.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.98 : 510.73 = 222.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.98/510.73 = 222.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.98x = 510.73 × 222.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.98x = 113,683.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,683.39/369.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.27

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