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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.76, 521.36 and 222.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.76, 521.36 and 222.48 is: 307.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.76 : 521.36 = 222.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.76/521.36 = 222.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.76x = 521.36 × 222.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.76x = 115,992.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,992.17/377.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.05

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