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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.51, 593 and 222.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.51, 593 and 222.19 is: 333.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.51 : 593 = 222.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.51/593 = 222.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.51x = 593 × 222.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.51x = 131,758.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,758.67/395.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.14

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