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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.40, 510.93 and 222.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.40, 510.93 and 222.98 is: 307.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.40 : 510.93 = 222.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.40/510.93 = 222.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.40x = 510.93 × 222.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.40x = 113,924.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,924.62/370.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.58

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