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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.78, 593.68 and 222.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.78, 593.68 and 222.36 is: 333.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.78 : 593.68 = 222.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.78/593.68 = 222.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.78x = 593.68 × 222.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.78x = 132,010.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,010.68/395.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.55

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