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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.58, 553.05 and 222.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.58, 553.05 and 222.37 is: 333.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.58 : 553.05 = 222.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.58/553.05 = 222.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.58x = 553.05 × 222.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.58x = 122,981.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,981.73/368.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.66

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