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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.17, 550.06 and 221.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.17, 550.06 and 221.99 is: 333.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.17 : 550.06 = 221.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.17/550.06 = 221.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.17x = 550.06 × 221.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.17x = 122,104.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,104.51/366.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.47

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