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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.46, 523.64 and 222.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.46, 523.64 and 222.20 is: 306.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.46 : 523.64 = 222.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.46/523.64 = 222.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.46x = 523.64 × 222.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.46x = 116,350.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,350.19/379.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.62

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