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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.08, 550.18 and 222.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.08, 550.18 and 222.88 is: 334.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.08 : 550.18 = 222.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.08/550.18 = 222.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.08x = 550.18 × 222.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.08x = 122,624.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,624.12/367.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.05

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