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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.54, 523.23 and 221.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.54, 523.23 and 221.02 is: 330.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.54 : 523.23 = 221.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.54/523.23 = 221.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.54x = 523.23 × 221.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.54x = 115,644.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,644.29/349.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.85

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