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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.98, 539.24 and 222.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.98, 539.24 and 222.14 is: 333.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.98 : 539.24 = 222.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.98/539.24 = 222.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.98x = 539.24 × 222.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.98x = 119,782.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,782.97/358.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.68

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