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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.70, 552.96 and 222.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.70, 552.96 and 222.36 is: 333.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.70 : 552.96 = 222.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.70/552.96 = 222.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.70x = 552.96 × 222.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.70x = 122,956.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,956.19/368.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.49

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