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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.17, 499.68 and 222.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.17, 499.68 and 222.22 is: 306.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.17 : 499.68 = 222.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.17/499.68 = 222.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.17x = 499.68 × 222.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.17x = 111,036.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,036.81/362.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.59

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