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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.22, 783.60 and 233.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.22, 783.60 and 233.64 is: 350.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.22 : 783.60 = 233.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.22/783.60 = 233.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.22x = 783.60 × 233.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.22x = 183,080.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,080.30/522.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.58

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