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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.48, 538.56 and 222.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.48, 538.56 and 222.45 is: 333.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.48 : 538.56 = 222.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.48/538.56 = 222.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.48x = 538.56 × 222.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.48x = 119,802.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,802.67/359.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.27

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