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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.68, 523.96 and 222.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.68, 523.96 and 222.40 is: 306.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.68 : 523.96 = 222.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.68/523.96 = 222.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.68x = 523.96 × 222.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.68x = 116,529.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,529.29/379.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.92

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