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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.19, 499.28 and 222.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.19, 499.28 and 222.20 is: 306.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.19 : 499.28 = 222.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.19/499.28 = 222.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.19x = 499.28 × 222.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.19x = 110,941.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,941.23/362.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.30

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