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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.06, 510.60 and 222.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.06, 510.60 and 222.67 is: 307.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.06 : 510.60 = 222.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.06/510.60 = 222.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.06x = 510.60 × 222.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.06x = 113,695.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,695.30/370.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.23

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