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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.48, 526.41 and 220.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.48, 526.41 and 220.56 is: 331.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.48 : 526.41 = 220.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.48/526.41 = 220.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.48x = 526.41 × 220.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.48x = 116,104.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,104.99/350.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.28

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