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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.22, 499.67 and 250.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.22, 499.67 and 250.14 is: 345.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.22 : 499.67 = 250.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.22/499.67 = 250.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.22x = 499.67 × 250.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.22x = 124,986.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,986.20/362.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.05

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