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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.34, 550.19 and 222.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.34, 550.19 and 222.78 is: 333.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.34 : 550.19 = 222.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.34/550.19 = 222.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.34x = 550.19 × 222.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.34x = 122,571.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,571.33/367.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.67

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