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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.99, 524.43 and 222.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.99, 524.43 and 222.70 is: 307.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.99 : 524.43 = 222.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.99/524.43 = 222.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.99x = 524.43 × 222.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.99x = 116,790.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,790.56/379.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.35

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