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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.41, 511.16 and 222.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.41, 511.16 and 222.99 is: 307.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.41 : 511.16 = 222.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.41/511.16 = 222.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.41x = 511.16 × 222.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.41x = 113,982.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,982.45/370.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.72

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