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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.78, 513.10 and 222.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.78, 513.10 and 222.48 is: 307.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.78 : 513.10 = 222.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.78/513.10 = 222.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.78x = 513.10 × 222.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.78x = 114,154.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,154.49/371.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.05

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