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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.92, 524.39 and 222.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.92, 524.39 and 222.58 is: 307.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.92 : 524.39 = 222.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.92/524.39 = 222.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.92x = 524.39 × 222.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.92x = 116,716.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,716.10/379.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.21

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