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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.30, 499.82 and 222.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.30, 499.82 and 222.30 is: 306.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.30 : 499.82 = 222.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.30/499.82 = 222.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.30x = 499.82 × 222.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.30x = 111,109.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,109.99/362.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.68

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