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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.24, 510.78 and 222.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.24, 510.78 and 222.82 is: 307.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.24 : 510.78 = 222.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.24/510.78 = 222.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.24x = 510.78 × 222.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.24x = 113,812.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,812.00/370.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.40

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