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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.24, 513.60 and 222.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.24, 513.60 and 222.91 is: 307.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.24 : 513.60 = 222.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.24/513.60 = 222.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.24x = 513.60 × 222.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.24x = 114,484.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,484.01/372.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.56

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