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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.34, 539.35 and 222.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.34, 539.35 and 222.65 is: 334.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.34 : 539.35 = 222.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.34/539.35 = 222.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.34x = 539.35 × 222.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.34x = 120,085.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,085.05/359.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.19

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