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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.41, 539.08 and 222.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.41, 539.08 and 222.47 is: 333.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.41 : 539.08 = 222.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.41/539.08 = 222.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.41x = 539.08 × 222.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.41x = 119,929.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,929.92/359.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.69

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