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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.51, 550.72 and 222.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.51, 550.72 and 222.88 is: 333.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.51 : 550.72 = 222.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.51/550.72 = 222.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.51x = 550.72 × 222.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.51x = 122,744.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,744.47/367.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.99

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