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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.25, 499.70 and 222.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.25, 499.70 and 222.44 is: 306.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.25 : 499.70 = 222.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.25/499.70 = 222.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.25x = 499.70 × 222.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.25x = 111,151.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,151.33/362.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.84

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