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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.60, 550.02 and 222.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.60, 550.02 and 222.36 is: 333.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.60 : 550.02 = 222.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.60/550.02 = 222.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.60x = 550.02 × 222.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.60x = 122,302.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,302.45/366.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.61

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