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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.54, 500.36 and 222.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.54, 500.36 and 222.66 is: 307.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.54 : 500.36 = 222.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.54/500.36 = 222.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.54x = 500.36 × 222.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.54x = 111,409.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,409.04/362.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.30

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