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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.97, 513.48 and 222.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.97, 513.48 and 222.65 is: 307.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.97 : 513.48 = 222.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.97/513.48 = 222.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.97x = 513.48 × 222.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.97x = 114,326.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,326.52/371.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.35

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