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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.76, 594.06 and 222.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.76, 594.06 and 222.42 is: 333.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.76 : 594.06 = 222.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.76/594.06 = 222.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.76x = 594.06 × 222.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.76x = 132,130.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,130.83/395.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.87

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