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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.92, 538.08 and 222

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.92, 538.08 and 222 is: 332.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.92 : 538.08 = 222 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.92/538.08 = 222/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.92x = 538.08 × 222
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.92x = 119,453.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,453.76/358.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.81

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