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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.48, 540.88 and 222.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.48, 540.88 and 222.16 is: 332.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.48 : 540.88 = 222.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.48/540.88 = 222.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.48x = 540.88 × 222.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.48x = 120,161.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,161.90/361.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.42

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