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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.02, 524.30 and 222.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.02, 524.30 and 222.54 is: 307.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.02 : 524.30 = 222.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.02/524.30 = 222.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.02x = 524.30 × 222.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.02x = 116,679.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,679.81/380.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.04

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