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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.63, 538.27 and 222.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.63, 538.27 and 222.03 is: 332.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.63 : 538.27 = 222.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.63/538.27 = 222.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.63x = 538.27 × 222.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.63x = 119,512.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,512.09/359.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.32

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