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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.67, 503.11 and 222.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.67, 503.11 and 222.83 is: 307.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.67 : 503.11 = 222.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.67/503.11 = 222.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.67x = 503.11 × 222.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.67x = 112,108.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,108.00/364.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.42

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