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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.34, 520.63 and 222.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.34, 520.63 and 222.02 is: 306.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.34 : 520.63 = 222.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.34/520.63 = 222.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.34x = 520.63 × 222.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.34x = 115,590.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,590.27/377.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.33

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