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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.27, 510.81 and 222.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.27, 510.81 and 222.91 is: 307.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.27 : 510.81 = 222.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.27/510.81 = 222.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.27x = 510.81 × 222.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.27x = 113,864.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,864.66/370.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.52

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