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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.30, 520.44 and 222.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.30, 520.44 and 222.06 is: 306.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.30 : 520.44 = 222.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.30/520.44 = 222.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.30x = 520.44 × 222.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.30x = 115,568.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,568.91/377.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.31

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