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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.08, 524.53 and 222.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.08, 524.53 and 222.76 is: 307.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.08 : 524.53 = 222.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.08/524.53 = 222.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.08x = 524.53 × 222.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.08x = 116,841.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,841.68/380.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.42

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