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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.50, 520.98 and 222.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.50, 520.98 and 222.28 is: 306.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.50 : 520.98 = 222.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.50/520.98 = 222.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.50x = 520.98 × 222.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.50x = 115,803.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,803.43/377.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.76

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