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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.55, 539.46 and 222.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.55, 539.46 and 222.95 is: 333.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.55 : 539.46 = 222.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.55/539.46 = 222.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.55x = 539.46 × 222.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.55x = 120,273.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,273.96/360.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.58

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