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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.56, 593.16 and 222.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.56, 593.16 and 222.22 is: 333.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.56 : 593.16 = 222.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.56/593.16 = 222.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.56x = 593.16 × 222.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.56x = 131,812.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,812.02/395.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.23

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