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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.57, 500.61 and 222.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.57, 500.61 and 222.88 is: 307.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.57 : 500.61 = 222.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.57/500.61 = 222.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.57x = 500.61 × 222.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.57x = 111,575.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,575.96/362.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.74

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