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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.79, 552.56 and 222.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.79, 552.56 and 222.38 is: 333.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.79 : 552.56 = 222.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.79/552.56 = 222.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.79x = 552.56 × 222.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.79x = 122,876.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,876.49/368.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.19

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