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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.84, 539.16 and 222.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.84, 539.16 and 222.68 is: 333.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.84 : 539.16 = 222.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.84/539.16 = 222.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.84x = 539.16 × 222.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.84x = 120,060.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,060.15/359.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.65

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