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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.27, 510.96 and 222.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.27, 510.96 and 222.90 is: 307.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.27 : 510.96 = 222.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.27/510.96 = 222.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.27x = 510.96 × 222.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.27x = 113,893.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,893.52/370.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.59

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