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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.37, 524.89 and 222.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.37, 524.89 and 222.98 is: 307.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.37 : 524.89 = 222.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.37/524.89 = 222.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.37x = 524.89 × 222.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.37x = 117,039.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,039.18/380.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.70

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