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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.30, 500.06 and 222.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.30, 500.06 and 222.42 is: 306.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.30 : 500.06 = 222.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.30/500.06 = 222.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.30x = 500.06 × 222.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.30x = 111,222.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,222.23/362.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.99

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