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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.56, 552.98 and 222.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.56, 552.98 and 222.58 is: 333.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.56 : 552.98 = 222.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.56/552.98 = 222.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.56x = 552.98 × 222.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.56x = 123,082.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,082.29/368.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.95

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