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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.44, 526.50 and 221.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.44, 526.50 and 221.16 is: 331.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.44 : 526.50 = 221.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.44/526.50 = 221.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.44x = 526.50 × 221.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.44x = 116,440.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,440.74/351.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.33

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