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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.63, 521.16 and 222.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.63, 521.16 and 222.38 is: 306.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.63 : 521.16 = 222.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.63/521.16 = 222.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.63x = 521.16 × 222.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.63x = 115,892.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,892.96/377.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.90

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