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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.85, 549.42 and 222.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.85, 549.42 and 222.31 is: 332.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.85 : 549.42 = 222.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.85/549.42 = 222.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.85x = 549.42 × 222.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.85x = 122,141.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,141.56/366.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.95

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