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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.69, 592.86 and 222.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.69, 592.86 and 222.25 is: 333.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.69 : 592.86 = 222.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.69/592.86 = 222.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.69x = 592.86 × 222.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.69x = 131,763.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,763.14/395.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.00

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