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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.22, 510.70 and 222.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.22, 510.70 and 222.76 is: 307.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.22 : 510.70 = 222.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.22/510.70 = 222.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.22x = 510.70 × 222.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.22x = 113,762.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,762.42/370.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.29

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