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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.87, 553.04 and 222.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.87, 553.04 and 222.67 is: 333.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.87 : 553.04 = 222.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.87/553.04 = 222.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.87x = 553.04 × 222.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.87x = 123,146.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,146.66/368.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.84

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