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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.82, 538.80 and 222.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.82, 538.80 and 222.66 is: 333.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.82 : 538.80 = 222.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.82/538.80 = 222.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.82x = 538.80 × 222.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.82x = 119,969.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,969.21/359.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.41

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