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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.86, 538.61 and 222.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.86, 538.61 and 222.17 is: 333.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.86 : 538.61 = 222.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.86/538.61 = 222.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.86x = 538.61 × 222.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.86x = 119,662.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,662.98/358.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.45

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