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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.92, 524.15 and 222.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.92, 524.15 and 222.53 is: 307.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.92 : 524.15 = 222.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.92/524.15 = 222.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.92x = 524.15 × 222.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.92x = 116,639.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,639.10/379.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.01

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