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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.64, 540 and 222.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.64, 540 and 222.84 is: 334.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.64 : 540 = 222.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.64/540 = 222.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.64x = 540 × 222.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.64x = 120,333.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,333.60/359.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.59

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