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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.29, 538.01 and 222.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.29, 538.01 and 222.20 is: 333.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.29 : 538.01 = 222.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.29/538.01 = 222.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.29x = 538.01 × 222.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.29x = 119,542.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,542.02/358.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.65

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