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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.14, 524.72 and 222.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.14, 524.72 and 222.88 is: 307.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.14 : 524.72 = 222.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.14/524.72 = 222.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.14x = 524.72 × 222.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.14x = 116,949.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,949.59/380.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.65

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