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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.13, 524.52 and 222.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.13, 524.52 and 222.81 is: 307.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.13 : 524.52 = 222.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.13/524.52 = 222.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.13x = 524.52 × 222.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.13x = 116,868.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,868.30/380.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.44

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