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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.63, 500.52 and 222.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.63, 500.52 and 222.83 is: 307.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.63 : 500.52 = 222.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.63/500.52 = 222.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.63x = 500.52 × 222.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.63x = 111,530.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,530.87/362.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.56

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