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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.76, 539.04 and 222.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.76, 539.04 and 222.60 is: 333.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.76 : 539.04 = 222.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.76/539.04 = 222.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.76x = 539.04 × 222.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.76x = 119,990.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,990.30/359.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.53

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