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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.88, 526.08 and 222.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.88, 526.08 and 222.72 is: 333.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.88 : 526.08 = 222.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.88/526.08 = 222.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.88x = 526.08 × 222.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.88x = 117,168.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,168.54/350.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.93

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