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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.22, 499.71 and 222.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.22, 499.71 and 222.23 is: 306.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.22 : 499.71 = 222.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.22/499.71 = 222.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.22x = 499.71 × 222.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.22x = 111,050.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,050.37/362.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.58

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