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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.71, 535.57 and 220.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.71, 535.57 and 220.02 is: 330.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.71 : 535.57 = 220.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.71/535.57 = 220.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.71x = 535.57 × 220.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.71x = 117,836.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,836.11/356.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.35

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