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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.52, 549.78 and 222.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.52, 549.78 and 222.16 is: 333.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.52 : 549.78 = 222.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.52/549.78 = 222.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.52x = 549.78 × 222.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.52x = 122,139.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,139.12/366.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.24

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