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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.58, 529.02 and 222.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.58, 529.02 and 222.71 is: 334.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.58 : 529.02 = 222.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.58/529.02 = 222.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.58x = 529.02 × 222.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.58x = 117,815.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,815.40/352.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.16

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