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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.80, 593.46 and 222.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.80, 593.46 and 222.37 is: 333.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.80 : 593.46 = 222.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.80/593.46 = 222.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.80x = 593.46 × 222.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.80x = 131,967.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,967.70/395.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.42

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