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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.64, 527.57 and 221.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.64, 527.57 and 221.49 is: 332.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.64 : 527.57 = 221.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.64/527.57 = 221.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.64x = 527.57 × 221.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.64x = 116,848.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,848.84/351.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.30

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