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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.21, 553.04 and 222.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.21, 553.04 and 222.50 is: 333.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.21 : 553.04 = 222.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.21/553.04 = 222.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.21x = 553.04 × 222.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.21x = 123,051.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,051.67/369.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.28

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