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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.76, 538.40 and 222.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.76, 538.40 and 222.72 is: 333.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.76 : 538.40 = 222.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.76/538.40 = 222.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.76x = 538.40 × 222.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.76x = 119,912.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,912.45/359.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.31

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