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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.23, 526.68 and 221.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.23, 526.68 and 221.37 is: 331.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.23 : 526.68 = 221.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.23/526.68 = 221.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.23x = 526.68 × 221.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.23x = 116,591.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,591.15/351.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.96

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