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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.94, 527.50 and 221.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.94, 527.50 and 221.97 is: 332.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.94 : 527.50 = 221.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.94/527.50 = 221.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.94x = 527.50 × 221.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.94x = 117,088.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,088.07/351.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.70

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