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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.19, 539.30 and 222.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.19, 539.30 and 222.80 is: 334.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.19 : 539.30 = 222.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.19/539.30 = 222.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.19x = 539.30 × 222.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.19x = 120,153.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,153.90/359.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.51

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