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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.68, 539.10 and 222.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.68, 539.10 and 222.76 is: 333.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.68 : 539.10 = 222.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.68/539.10 = 222.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.68x = 539.10 × 222.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.68x = 120,089.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,089.92/359.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.88

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