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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.70, 528.12 and 221.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.70, 528.12 and 221.96 is: 333.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.70 : 528.12 = 221.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.70/528.12 = 221.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.70x = 528.12 × 221.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.70x = 117,221.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,221.52/351.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.30

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