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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.58, 532.35 and 222.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.58, 532.35 and 222.45 is: 333.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.58 : 532.35 = 222.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.58/532.35 = 222.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.58x = 532.35 × 222.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.58x = 118,421.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,421.26/354.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.98

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