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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.96, 549.90 and 222.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.96, 549.90 and 222.24 is: 333.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.96 : 549.90 = 222.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.96/549.90 = 222.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.96x = 549.90 × 222.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.96x = 122,209.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,209.78/366.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.03

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