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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.84, 539.49 and 222.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.84, 539.49 and 222.82 is: 334.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.84 : 539.49 = 222.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.84/539.49 = 222.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.84x = 539.49 × 222.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.84x = 120,209.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,209.16/359.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.06

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