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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.72, 538.80 and 222.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.72, 538.80 and 222.80 is: 333.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.72 : 538.80 = 222.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.72/538.80 = 222.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.72x = 538.80 × 222.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.72x = 120,044.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,044.64/359.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.72

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