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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.14, 510.73 and 222.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.14, 510.73 and 222.82 is: 307.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.14 : 510.73 = 222.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.14/510.73 = 222.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.14x = 510.73 × 222.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.14x = 113,800.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,800.86/370.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.45

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