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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.20, 524.70 and 222.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.20, 524.70 and 222.82 is: 307.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.20 : 524.70 = 222.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.20/524.70 = 222.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.20x = 524.70 × 222.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.20x = 116,913.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,913.65/380.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.51

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