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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.34, 524.87 and 222.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.34, 524.87 and 222.93 is: 307.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.34 : 524.87 = 222.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.34/524.87 = 222.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.34x = 524.87 × 222.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.34x = 117,008.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,008.15/380.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.64

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