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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.87, 499.37 and 222.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.87, 499.37 and 222.04 is: 306.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.87 : 499.37 = 222.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.87/499.37 = 222.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.87x = 499.37 × 222.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.87x = 110,879.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,879.63/361.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.41

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