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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.10, 524.48 and 222.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.10, 524.48 and 222.62 is: 307.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.10 : 524.48 = 222.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.10/524.48 = 222.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.10x = 524.48 × 222.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.10x = 116,759.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,759.74/380.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.18

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