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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.96, 521.52 and 222.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.96, 521.52 and 222.68 is: 307.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.96 : 521.52 = 222.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.96/521.52 = 222.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.96x = 521.52 × 222.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.96x = 116,132.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,132.07/377.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.26

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