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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.16, 524.46 and 222.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.16, 524.46 and 222.78 is: 307.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.16 : 524.46 = 222.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.16/524.46 = 222.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.16x = 524.46 × 222.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.16x = 116,839.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,839.20/380.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.34

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