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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.34, 520.56 and 222

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.34, 520.56 and 222 is: 306.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.34 : 520.56 = 222 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.34/520.56 = 222/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.34x = 520.56 × 222
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.34x = 115,564.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,564.32/377.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.26

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