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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.78, 538.76 and 222.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.78, 538.76 and 222.70 is: 334.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.78 : 538.76 = 222.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.78/538.76 = 222.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.78x = 538.76 × 222.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.78x = 119,981.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,981.85/358.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.42

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