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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.39, 520.53 and 222.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.39, 520.53 and 222.14 is: 306.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.39 : 520.53 = 222.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.39/520.53 = 222.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.39x = 520.53 × 222.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.39x = 115,627.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,627.93/377.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.39

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