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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.18, 510.73 and 222.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.18, 510.73 and 222.76 is: 307.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.18 : 510.73 = 222.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.18/510.73 = 222.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.18x = 510.73 × 222.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.18x = 113,770.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,770.21/370.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.34

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