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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.94, 499.50 and 222.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.94, 499.50 and 222.14 is: 306.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.94 : 499.50 = 222.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.94/499.50 = 222.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.94x = 499.50 × 222.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.94x = 110,958.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,958.93/361.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.57

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