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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.92, 502.32 and 222.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.92, 502.32 and 222.18 is: 306.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.92 : 502.32 = 222.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.92/502.32 = 222.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.92x = 502.32 × 222.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.92x = 111,604.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,604.35/363.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.67

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