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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.98, 551.98 and 222.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.98, 551.98 and 222.72 is: 334.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.98 : 551.98 = 222.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.98/551.98 = 222.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.98x = 551.98 × 222.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.98x = 122,936.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,936.99/367.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.09

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