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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.68, 590.16 and 222.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.68, 590.16 and 222.32 is: 333.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.68 : 590.16 = 222.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.68/590.16 = 222.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.68x = 590.16 × 222.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.68x = 131,204.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,204.37/393.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.28

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