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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.16, 550.10 and 222.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.16, 550.10 and 222.57 is: 333.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.16 : 550.10 = 222.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.16/550.10 = 222.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.16x = 550.10 × 222.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.16x = 122,434.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,434.64/367.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.47

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