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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.26, 550.35 and 222.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.26, 550.35 and 222.63 is: 333.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.26 : 550.35 = 222.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.26/550.35 = 222.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.26x = 550.35 × 222.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.26x = 122,524.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,524.42/367.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.62

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