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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.35, 526.86 and 221.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.35, 526.86 and 221.46 is: 332.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.35 : 526.86 = 221.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.35/526.86 = 221.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.35x = 526.86 × 221.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.35x = 116,677.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,677.61/351.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.08

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