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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.03, 510.52 and 222.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.03, 510.52 and 222.61 is: 307.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.03 : 510.52 = 222.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.03/510.52 = 222.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.03x = 510.52 × 222.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.03x = 113,646.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,646.86/370.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.13

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