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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.34, 539.16 and 222.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.34, 539.16 and 222.06 is: 333.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.34 : 539.16 = 222.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.34/539.16 = 222.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.34x = 539.16 × 222.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.34x = 119,725.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,725.87/359.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.18

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