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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.88, 552.82 and 222.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.88, 552.82 and 222.14 is: 332.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.88 : 552.82 = 222.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.88/552.82 = 222.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.88x = 552.82 × 222.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.88x = 122,803.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,803.43/368.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.91

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