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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.88, 527.94 and 221.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.88, 527.94 and 221.73 is: 332.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.88 : 527.94 = 221.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.88/527.94 = 221.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.88x = 527.94 × 221.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.88x = 117,060.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,060.14/351.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.67

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