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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.08, 499.50 and 222.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.08, 499.50 and 222.10 is: 306.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.08 : 499.50 = 222.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.08/499.50 = 222.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.08x = 499.50 × 222.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.08x = 110,938.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,938.95/362.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.39

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