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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.98, 492.62 and 222.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.98, 492.62 and 222.33 is: 306.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.98 : 492.62 = 222.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.98/492.62 = 222.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.98x = 492.62 × 222.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.98x = 109,524.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,524.20/356.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.81

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