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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.40, 537.60 and 322.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.40, 537.60 and 322.22 is: 483.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.40 : 537.60 = 322.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.40/537.60 = 322.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.40x = 537.60 × 322.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.40x = 173,225.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,225.47/358.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.33

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