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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.69, 524.05 and 222.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.69, 524.05 and 222.34 is: 306.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.69 : 524.05 = 222.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.69/524.05 = 222.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.69x = 524.05 × 222.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.69x = 116,517.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,517.28/379.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.87

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