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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.81, 513.05 and 222.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.81, 513.05 and 222.44 is: 306.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.81 : 513.05 = 222.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.81/513.05 = 222.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.81x = 513.05 × 222.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.81x = 114,119.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,119.16/371.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.93

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