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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.60, 520.88 and 222.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.60, 520.88 and 222.32 is: 306.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.60 : 520.88 = 222.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.60/520.88 = 222.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.60x = 520.88 × 222.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.60x = 115,802.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,802.04/377.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.68

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