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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.67, 521.19 and 222.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.67, 521.19 and 222.42 is: 306.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.67 : 521.19 = 222.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.67/521.19 = 222.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.67x = 521.19 × 222.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.67x = 115,923.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,923.08/377.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.94

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