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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.77, 521.31 and 222.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.77, 521.31 and 222.49 is: 307.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.77 : 521.31 = 222.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.77/521.31 = 222.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.77x = 521.31 × 222.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.77x = 115,985.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,985.15/377.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.03

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