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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.30, 539.91 and 222.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.30, 539.91 and 222.94 is: 334.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.30 : 539.91 = 222.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.30/539.91 = 222.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.30x = 539.91 × 222.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.30x = 120,367.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,367.54/360.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.08

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