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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.33, 551.75 and 222.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.33, 551.75 and 222.00 is: 332.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.33 : 551.75 = 222.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.33/551.75 = 222.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.33x = 551.75 × 222.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.33x = 122,486.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,486.30/368.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.55

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