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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.66, 524.85 and 221.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.66, 524.85 and 221.50 is: 332.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.66 : 524.85 = 221.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.66/524.85 = 221.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.66x = 524.85 × 221.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.66x = 116,254.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,254.28/349.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.48

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