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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.17, 499.63 and 222.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.17, 499.63 and 222.22 is: 306.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.17 : 499.63 = 222.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.17/499.63 = 222.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.17x = 499.63 × 222.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.17x = 111,027.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,027.78/362.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.56

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