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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.55, 592.93 and 222.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.55, 592.93 and 222.30 is: 333.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.55 : 592.93 = 222.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.55/592.93 = 222.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.55x = 592.93 × 222.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.55x = 131,808.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,808.34/395.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.23

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