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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.84, 593.80 and 222.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.84, 593.80 and 222.50 is: 333.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.84 : 593.80 = 222.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.84/593.80 = 222.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.84x = 593.80 × 222.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.84x = 132,121.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,121.43/395.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.77

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