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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.62, 523.77 and 222.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.62, 523.77 and 222.18 is: 306.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.62 : 523.77 = 222.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.62/523.77 = 222.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.62x = 523.77 × 222.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.62x = 116,371.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,371.22/379.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.55

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