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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.47, 510.99 and 222.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.47, 510.99 and 222.85 is: 307.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.47 : 510.99 = 222.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.47/510.99 = 222.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.47x = 510.99 × 222.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.47x = 113,871.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,871.57/370.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.37

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