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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.79, 524.22 and 222.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.79, 524.22 and 222.45 is: 307.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.79 : 524.22 = 222.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.79/524.22 = 222.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.79x = 524.22 × 222.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.79x = 116,611.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,611.90/379.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.04

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