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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.53, 553.18 and 222.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.53, 553.18 and 222.63 is: 334.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.53 : 553.18 = 222.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.53/553.18 = 222.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.53x = 553.18 × 222.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.53x = 123,154.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,154.46/368.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.18

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