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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.89, 524.37 and 222.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.89, 524.37 and 222.63 is: 307.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.89 : 524.37 = 222.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.89/524.37 = 222.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.89x = 524.37 × 222.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.89x = 116,740.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,740.49/379.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.30

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