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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.24, 524.73 and 222.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.24, 524.73 and 222.98 is: 307.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.24 : 524.73 = 222.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.24/524.73 = 222.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.24x = 524.73 × 222.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.24x = 117,001.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,001.67/380.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.71

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