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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360, 539.86 and 222.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360, 539.86 and 222.62 is: 333.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360 : 539.86 = 222.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360/539.86 = 222.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360x = 539.86 × 222.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360x = 120,183.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,183.63/360
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.84

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