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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.77, 552.81 and 222.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.77, 552.81 and 222.56 is: 333.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.77 : 552.81 = 222.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.77/552.81 = 222.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.77x = 552.81 × 222.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.77x = 123,033.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,033.39/368.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.63

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