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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.33, 524.86 and 222.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.33, 524.86 and 222.97 is: 307.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.33 : 524.86 = 222.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.33/524.86 = 222.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.33x = 524.86 × 222.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.33x = 117,028.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,028.32/380.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.70

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