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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 394.10, 590.67 and 222.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 394.10, 590.67 and 222.26 is: 333.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394.10 : 590.67 = 222.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394.10/590.67 = 222.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394.10x = 590.67 × 222.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394.10x = 131,282.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,282.31/394.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.12

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