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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.26, 513.80 and 222.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.26, 513.80 and 222.92 is: 307.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.26 : 513.80 = 222.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.26/513.80 = 222.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.26x = 513.80 × 222.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.26x = 114,536.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,536.30/372.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.68

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