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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.20, 524.34 and 221.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.20, 524.34 and 221.56 is: 331.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.20 : 524.34 = 221.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.20/524.34 = 221.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.20x = 524.34 × 221.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.20x = 116,172.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,172.77/350.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.73

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