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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.96, 526.24 and 221.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.96, 526.24 and 221.16 is: 331.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.96 : 526.24 = 221.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.96/526.24 = 221.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.96x = 526.24 × 221.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.96x = 116,382.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,382.13/350.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.61

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