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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.10, 510.71 and 222.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.10, 510.71 and 222.75 is: 307.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.10 : 510.71 = 222.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.10/510.71 = 222.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.10x = 510.71 × 222.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.10x = 113,759.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,759.54/370.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.37

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