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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.47, 500.28 and 207.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.47, 500.28 and 207.22 is: 286.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.47 : 500.28 = 207.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.47/500.28 = 207.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.47x = 500.28 × 207.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.47x = 103,666.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,666.99/362.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.00

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