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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.96, 549.04 and 222.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.96, 549.04 and 222.76 is: 333.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.96 : 549.04 = 222.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.96/549.04 = 222.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.96x = 549.04 × 222.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.96x = 122,304.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,304.15/366.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.29

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