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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.67, 538.58 and 222.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.67, 538.58 and 222.57 is: 334.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.67 : 538.58 = 222.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.67/538.58 = 222.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.67x = 538.58 × 222.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.67x = 119,870.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,870.64/358.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.21

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