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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.85, 551.80 and 222.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.85, 551.80 and 222.59 is: 333.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.85 : 551.80 = 222.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.85/551.80 = 222.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.85x = 551.80 × 222.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.85x = 122,825.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,825.16/367.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.90

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