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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.53, 592.83 and 222.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.53, 592.83 and 222.16 is: 332.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.53 : 592.83 = 222.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.53/592.83 = 222.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.53x = 592.83 × 222.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.53x = 131,703.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,703.11/395.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.98

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