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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.04, 538.20 and 222.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.04, 538.20 and 222.14 is: 332.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.04 : 538.20 = 222.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.04/538.20 = 222.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.04x = 538.20 × 222.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.04x = 119,555.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,555.75/359.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.99

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