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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.09, 538.64 and 222.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.09, 538.64 and 222.19 is: 333.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.09 : 538.64 = 222.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.09/538.64 = 222.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.09x = 538.64 × 222.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.09x = 119,680.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,680.42/359.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.29

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