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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.93, 524.33 and 222.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.93, 524.33 and 222.52 is: 307.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.93 : 524.33 = 222.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.93/524.33 = 222.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.93x = 524.33 × 222.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.93x = 116,673.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,673.91/379.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.09

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