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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.28, 510.83 and 222.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.28, 510.83 and 222.83 is: 307.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.28 : 510.83 = 222.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.28/510.83 = 222.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.28x = 510.83 × 222.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.28x = 113,827.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,827.13/370.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.41

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