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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.61, 593.69 and 222.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.61, 593.69 and 222.54 is: 333.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.61 : 593.69 = 222.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.61/593.69 = 222.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.61x = 593.69 × 222.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.61x = 132,118.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,118.66/395.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.96

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