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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.77, 552.41 and 222.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.77, 552.41 and 222.44 is: 333.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.77 : 552.41 = 222.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.77/552.41 = 222.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.77x = 552.41 × 222.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.77x = 122,874.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,874.21/368.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.20

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