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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.22, 520.44 and 221.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.22, 520.44 and 221.97 is: 306.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.22 : 520.44 = 221.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.22/520.44 = 221.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.22x = 520.44 × 221.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.22x = 115,522.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,522.07/377.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.25

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