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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.68, 537.97 and 222.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.68, 537.97 and 222.56 is: 333.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.68 : 537.97 = 222.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.68/537.97 = 222.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.68x = 537.97 × 222.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.68x = 119,732.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,732.82/358.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.81

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