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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.87, 535.29 and 220.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.87, 535.29 and 220.76 is: 331.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.87 : 535.29 = 220.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.87/535.29 = 220.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.87x = 535.29 × 220.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.87x = 118,170.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,170.62/356.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.13

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