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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.51, 499.71 and 222.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.51, 499.71 and 222.37 is: 306.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.51 : 499.71 = 222.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.51/499.71 = 222.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.51x = 499.71 × 222.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.51x = 111,119.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,119.26/362.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.53

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