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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.12, 537.87 and 222.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.12, 537.87 and 222.12 is: 333.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.12 : 537.87 = 222.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.12/537.87 = 222.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.12x = 537.87 × 222.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.12x = 119,469.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,469.13/358.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.60

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