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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.68, 527.16 and 221.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.68, 527.16 and 221.36 is: 331.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.68 : 527.16 = 221.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.68/527.16 = 221.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.68x = 527.16 × 221.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.68x = 116,692.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,692.14/351.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.81

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