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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.22, 524.69 and 222.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.22, 524.69 and 222.86 is: 307.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.22 : 524.69 = 222.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.22/524.69 = 222.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.22x = 524.69 × 222.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.22x = 116,932.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,932.41/380.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.54

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