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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.43, 500.22 and 222.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.43, 500.22 and 222.66 is: 307.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.43 : 500.22 = 222.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.43/500.22 = 222.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.43x = 500.22 × 222.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.43x = 111,378.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,378.99/362.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.31

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