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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.40, 538.82 and 222.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.40, 538.82 and 222.50 is: 333.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.40 : 538.82 = 222.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.40/538.82 = 222.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.40x = 538.82 × 222.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.40x = 119,887.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,887.45/359.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.58

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