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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.44, 538.19 and 222.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.44, 538.19 and 222.05 is: 333.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.44 : 538.19 = 222.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.44/538.19 = 222.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.44x = 538.19 × 222.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.44x = 119,501.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,501.29/358.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.39

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