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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.83, 524.16 and 222.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.83, 524.16 and 222.47 is: 307.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.83 : 524.16 = 222.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.83/524.16 = 222.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.83x = 524.16 × 222.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.83x = 116,607.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,607.25/379.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.00

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