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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.53, 527.40 and 221.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.53, 527.40 and 221.09 is: 331.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.53 : 527.40 = 221.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.53/527.40 = 221.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.53x = 527.40 × 221.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.53x = 116,602.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,602.87/351.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.70

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