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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.69, 500.41 and 222.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.69, 500.41 and 222.67 is: 307.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.69 : 500.41 = 222.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.69/500.41 = 222.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.69x = 500.41 × 222.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.69x = 111,426.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,426.29/362.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.22

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