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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.59, 553.59 and 222.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.59, 553.59 and 222.89 is: 333.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.59 : 553.59 = 222.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.59/553.59 = 222.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.59x = 553.59 × 222.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.59x = 123,386.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,386.91/369.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.85

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