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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.60, 538.92 and 222.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.60, 538.92 and 222.68 is: 333.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.60 : 538.92 = 222.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.60/538.92 = 222.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.60x = 538.92 × 222.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.60x = 120,006.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,006.71/359.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.72

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