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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.08, 538.76 and 222.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.08, 538.76 and 222.22 is: 333.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.08 : 538.76 = 222.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.08/538.76 = 222.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.08x = 538.76 × 222.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.08x = 119,723.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,723.25/359.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.42

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