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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.88, 525.14 and 220.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.88, 525.14 and 220.86 is: 330.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.88 : 525.14 = 220.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.88/525.14 = 220.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.88x = 525.14 × 220.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.88x = 115,982.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,982.42/350.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.55

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