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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.64, 591.42 and 222.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.64, 591.42 and 222.76 is: 334.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.64 : 591.42 = 222.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.64/591.42 = 222.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.64x = 591.42 × 222.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.64x = 131,744.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,744.72/393.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.68

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