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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.15, 499.66 and 222.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.15, 499.66 and 222.20 is: 306.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.15 : 499.66 = 222.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.15/499.66 = 222.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.15x = 499.66 × 222.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.15x = 111,023.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,023.34/362.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.57

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