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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.38, 511.09 and 222.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.38, 511.09 and 222.93 is: 307.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.38 : 511.09 = 222.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.38/511.09 = 222.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.38x = 511.09 × 222.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.38x = 113,937.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,937.29/370.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.62

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