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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.39, 510.83 and 222.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.39, 510.83 and 222.92 is: 307.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.39 : 510.83 = 222.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.39/510.83 = 222.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.39x = 510.83 × 222.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.39x = 113,874.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,874.22/370.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.44

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