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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.01, 513.32 and 222.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.01, 513.32 and 222.65 is: 307.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.01 : 513.32 = 222.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.01/513.32 = 222.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.01x = 513.32 × 222.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.01x = 114,291.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,291.13/372.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.22

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