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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.07, 538.75 and 222.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.07, 538.75 and 222.04 is: 333.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.07 : 538.75 = 222.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.07/538.75 = 222.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.07x = 538.75 × 222.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.07x = 119,625.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,625.00/359.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.16

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