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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.80, 550.26 and 222.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.80, 550.26 and 222.21 is: 333.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.80 : 550.26 = 222.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.80/550.26 = 222.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.80x = 550.26 × 222.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.80x = 122,273.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,273.27/366.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.36

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