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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.98, 526.70 and 221.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.98, 526.70 and 221.13 is: 331.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.98 : 526.70 = 221.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.98/526.70 = 221.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.98x = 526.70 × 221.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.98x = 116,469.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,469.72/350.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.84

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