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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.42, 520.89 and 222.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.42, 520.89 and 222.17 is: 306.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.42 : 520.89 = 222.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.42/520.89 = 222.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.42x = 520.89 × 222.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.42x = 115,726.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,726.13/377.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.62

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