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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.10, 540.15 and 222.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.10, 540.15 and 222.73 is: 334.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.10 : 540.15 = 222.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.10/540.15 = 222.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.10x = 540.15 × 222.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.10x = 120,307.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,307.61/360.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.10

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