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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.47, 526.74 and 221.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.47, 526.74 and 221.27 is: 331.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.47 : 526.74 = 221.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.47/526.74 = 221.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.47x = 526.74 × 221.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.47x = 116,548.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,548.30/351.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.60

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