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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.31, 593.39 and 222.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.31, 593.39 and 222.13 is: 333.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.31 : 593.39 = 222.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.31/593.39 = 222.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.31x = 593.39 × 222.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.31x = 131,811.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,811.02/395.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.43

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