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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.17, 540.60 and 222.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.17, 540.60 and 222.80 is: 334.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.17 : 540.60 = 222.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.17/540.60 = 222.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.17x = 540.60 × 222.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.17x = 120,445.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,445.81/360.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.41

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