Finding the Fourth Proportional to 378, 521.64 and 222.75
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 378, 521.64 and 222.75 is: 307.40
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
378 : 521.64 = 222.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
378/521.64 = 222.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
378x = 521.64 × 222.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
378x = 116,195.31 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 116,195.31/378 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 307.40
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