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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.75, 551.76 and 222.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.75, 551.76 and 222.57 is: 333.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.75 : 551.76 = 222.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.75/551.76 = 222.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.75x = 551.76 × 222.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.75x = 122,805.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,805.22/368.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.03

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