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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.35, 511.04 and 222.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.35, 511.04 and 222.93 is: 307.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.35 : 511.04 = 222.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.35/511.04 = 222.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.35x = 511.04 × 222.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.35x = 113,925.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,925.03/370.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.61

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