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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.38, 512.50 and 222.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.38, 512.50 and 222.02 is: 306.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.38 : 512.50 = 222.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.38/512.50 = 222.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.38x = 512.50 × 222.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.38x = 113,785.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,785.25/371.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.38

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