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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.54, 592.94 and 222.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.54, 592.94 and 222.30 is: 333.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.54 : 592.94 = 222.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.54/592.94 = 222.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.54x = 592.94 × 222.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.54x = 131,810.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,810.56/395.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.24

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