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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.04, 534.30 and 220.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.04, 534.30 and 220.12 is: 329.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.04 : 534.30 = 220.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.04/534.30 = 220.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.04x = 534.30 × 220.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.04x = 117,610.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,610.12/357.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.40

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