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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.07, 524.50 and 222.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.07, 524.50 and 222.81 is: 307.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.07 : 524.50 = 222.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.07/524.50 = 222.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.07x = 524.50 × 222.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.07x = 116,863.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,863.85/380.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.48

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