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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.16, 510.86 and 222.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.16, 510.86 and 222.88 is: 307.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.16 : 510.86 = 222.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.16/510.86 = 222.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.16x = 510.86 × 222.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.16x = 113,860.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,860.48/370.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.60

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