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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.49, 593.24 and 222.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.49, 593.24 and 222.13 is: 333.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.49 : 593.24 = 222.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.49/593.24 = 222.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.49x = 593.24 × 222.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.49x = 131,776.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,776.40/395.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.20

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