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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.64, 552.83 and 222.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.64, 552.83 and 222.03 is: 332.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.64 : 552.83 = 222.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.64/552.83 = 222.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.64x = 552.83 × 222.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.64x = 122,743.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,743.73/368.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.96

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