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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.36, 539.37 and 222.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.36, 539.37 and 222.67 is: 334.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.36 : 539.37 = 222.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.36/539.37 = 222.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.36x = 539.37 × 222.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.36x = 120,101.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,101.52/359.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.21

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