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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.61, 523.86 and 222.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.61, 523.86 and 222.33 is: 306.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.61 : 523.86 = 222.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.61/523.86 = 222.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.61x = 523.86 × 222.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.61x = 116,470.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,470.21/379.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.82

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