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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.67, 500.43 and 222.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.67, 500.43 and 222.75 is: 307.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.67 : 500.43 = 222.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.67/500.43 = 222.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.67x = 500.43 × 222.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.67x = 111,469.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,469.90/362.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.36

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