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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.69, 527.65 and 221.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.69, 527.65 and 221.55 is: 332.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.69 : 527.65 = 221.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.69/527.65 = 221.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.69x = 527.65 × 221.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.69x = 116,900.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,900.00/351.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.40

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