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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.36, 510.96 and 222.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.36, 510.96 and 222.94 is: 307.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.36 : 510.96 = 222.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.36/510.96 = 222.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.36x = 510.96 × 222.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.36x = 113,913.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,913.42/370.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.57

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