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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.08, 540.22 and 222.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.08, 540.22 and 222.94 is: 334.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.08 : 540.22 = 222.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.08/540.22 = 222.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.08x = 540.22 × 222.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.08x = 120,436.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,436.65/360.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.47

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