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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.40, 524.88 and 222.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.40, 524.88 and 222.96 is: 307.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.40 : 524.88 = 222.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.40/524.88 = 222.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.40x = 524.88 × 222.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.40x = 117,027.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,027.24/380.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.64

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