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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.37, 511.20 and 222.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.37, 511.20 and 222.98 is: 307.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.37 : 511.20 = 222.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.37/511.20 = 222.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.37x = 511.20 × 222.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.37x = 113,984.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,984.82/370.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.76

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