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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.05, 513.50 and 222.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.05, 513.50 and 222.71 is: 307.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.05 : 513.50 = 222.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.05/513.50 = 222.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.05x = 513.50 × 222.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.05x = 114,361.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,361.59/372.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.38

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