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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.46, 593.38 and 222.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.46, 593.38 and 222.32 is: 333.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.46 : 593.38 = 222.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.46/593.38 = 222.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.46x = 593.38 × 222.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.46x = 131,920.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,920.24/395.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.59

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