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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.72, 500.47 and 222.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.72, 500.47 and 222.80 is: 307.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.72 : 500.47 = 222.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.72/500.47 = 222.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.72x = 500.47 × 222.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.72x = 111,501.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,501.66/362.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.40

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