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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.52, 552.93 and 222.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.52, 552.93 and 222.73 is: 333.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.52 : 552.93 = 222.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.52/552.93 = 222.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.52x = 552.93 × 222.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.52x = 123,154.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,154.10/369.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.28

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