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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.07, 524.51 and 222.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.07, 524.51 and 222.75 is: 307.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.07 : 524.51 = 222.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.07/524.51 = 222.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.07x = 524.51 × 222.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.07x = 116,834.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,834.60/380.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.40

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