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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.34, 523.59 and 222

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.34, 523.59 and 222 is: 306.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.34 : 523.59 = 222 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.34/523.59 = 222/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.34x = 523.59 × 222
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.34x = 116,236.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,236.98/379.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.42

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