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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.94, 524.18 and 222.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.94, 524.18 and 222.54 is: 307.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.94 : 524.18 = 222.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.94/524.18 = 222.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.94x = 524.18 × 222.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.94x = 116,651.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,651.02/379.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.02

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