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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.02, 499.36 and 222.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.02, 499.36 and 222.18 is: 306.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.02 : 499.36 = 222.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.02/499.36 = 222.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.02x = 499.36 × 222.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.02x = 110,947.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,947.80/362.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.47

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