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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.97, 593.37 and 222.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.97, 593.37 and 222.72 is: 333.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.97 : 593.37 = 222.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.97/593.37 = 222.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.97x = 593.37 × 222.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.97x = 132,155.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,155.37/395.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.75

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