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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.48, 500.08 and 222.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.48, 500.08 and 222.48 is: 306.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.48 : 500.08 = 222.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.48/500.08 = 222.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.48x = 500.08 × 222.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.48x = 111,257.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,257.80/362.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.93

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