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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.02, 510.69 and 222.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.02, 510.69 and 222.66 is: 307.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.02 : 510.69 = 222.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.02/510.69 = 222.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.02x = 510.69 × 222.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.02x = 113,710.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,710.24/370.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.31

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