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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.83, 500.67 and 222.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.83, 500.67 and 222.97 is: 307.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.83 : 500.67 = 222.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.83/500.67 = 222.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.83x = 500.67 × 222.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.83x = 111,634.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,634.39/362.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.68

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