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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.91, 539.83 and 222.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.91, 539.83 and 222.97 is: 334.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.91 : 539.83 = 222.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.91/539.83 = 222.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.91x = 539.83 × 222.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.91x = 120,366.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,366.69/359.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.44

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