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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.34, 541.74 and 222.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.34, 541.74 and 222.56 is: 333.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.34 : 541.74 = 222.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.34/541.74 = 222.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.34x = 541.74 × 222.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.34x = 120,569.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,569.65/361.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.67

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