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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.16, 550.40 and 222.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.16, 550.40 and 222.98 is: 334.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.16 : 550.40 = 222.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.16/550.40 = 222.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.16x = 550.40 × 222.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.16x = 122,728.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,728.19/367.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.26

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