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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.12, 536.01 and 220.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.12, 536.01 and 220.43 is: 330.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.12 : 536.01 = 220.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.12/536.01 = 220.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.12x = 536.01 × 220.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.12x = 118,152.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,152.68/357.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.85

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