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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.64, 527.87 and 222.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.64, 527.87 and 222.18 is: 332.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.64 : 527.87 = 222.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.64/527.87 = 222.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.64x = 527.87 × 222.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.64x = 117,280.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,280.73/352.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.58

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