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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.54, 526.57 and 221.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.54, 526.57 and 221.40 is: 331.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.54 : 526.57 = 221.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.54/526.57 = 221.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.54x = 526.57 × 221.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.54x = 116,582.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,582.04/351.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.63

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