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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.89, 513.14 and 222.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.89, 513.14 and 222.46 is: 306.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.89 : 513.14 = 222.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.89/513.14 = 222.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.89x = 513.14 × 222.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.89x = 114,153.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,153.12/371.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.96

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