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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.75, 524.13 and 222.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.75, 524.13 and 222.42 is: 306.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.75 : 524.13 = 222.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.75/524.13 = 222.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.75x = 524.13 × 222.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.75x = 116,576.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,576.99/379.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.98

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