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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.95, 550.14 and 222.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.95, 550.14 and 222.63 is: 333.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.95 : 550.14 = 222.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.95/550.14 = 222.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.95x = 550.14 × 222.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.95x = 122,477.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,477.67/366.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.78

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