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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.12, 499.86 and 222.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.12, 499.86 and 222.35 is: 306.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.12 : 499.86 = 222.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.12/499.86 = 222.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.12x = 499.86 × 222.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.12x = 111,141.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,141.37/362.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.92

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