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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.69, 538.38 and 222

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.69, 538.38 and 222 is: 333.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.69 : 538.38 = 222 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.69/538.38 = 222/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.69x = 538.38 × 222
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.69x = 119,519.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,519.25/358.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.22

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