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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.79, 521.31 and 222.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.79, 521.31 and 222.54 is: 307.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.79 : 521.31 = 222.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.79/521.31 = 222.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.79x = 521.31 × 222.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.79x = 116,012.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,012.33/377.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.08

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