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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.66, 527.34 and 221.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.66, 527.34 and 221.67 is: 332.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.66 : 527.34 = 221.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.66/527.34 = 221.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.66x = 527.34 × 221.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.66x = 116,895.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,895.46/351.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.41

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